Michael Jackson’s nephew ‘embodies’ the King of Pop in first image from biopic
nypost.comMichael Jackson fans worldwide.Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson is the reincarnation of his uncle in the first image released from Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael.” “With Jaafar, every look, every note, every dance move is Michael,” said Oscar-winning producer Graham King told Deadline. “He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could.”The highly anticipated biopic centered on the “King of Pop” from Lionsgate and Universal will be released in theaters April 18, 2025.In the image, Jaafar wears an ensemble similar to one that Jackson wore during his performance at the 12th annual MTV Video Music Awards in 1995.
The 27-year-old transforms into Jackson in a crisp white V-neck shirt, black pants and a white button-up. His hair is tied back in Jackson’s signature low ponytail.The moment is a re-creation of Jackson performing “Man in the Mirror” from his 1992 to 1993 “Dangerous” world tour.Fuqua, 58, said that many of the people who worked on the film worked with Jackson during his career.“We have assembled an incredible team of artists for this project — hair and makeup, costumes, cinematography, choreography, lighting, everything — and some who knew and worked with Michael are reuniting for this film,” he told Deadline. “But most importantly, it’s Jaafar who embodies Michael.
It goes beyond the physical resemblance. It’s Michael’s spirit that comes through in a magical way. You have to experience it to believe it.”Kevin Mazur shot the image.
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