The iconic role of Michael Jackson in a forthcoming biopic will be played by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson.
Instagram post“To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon,” he captioned the picture., who directed “Training Day” and “Emancipation,” and is produced by Graham King, who produced the Oscar-winning film “Bohemian Rhapsody” based on the rise of Queen in the 1970s.La Toya Jackson and Jaafar Jackson in 2019.The script was written by John Logan, who was behind the blockbusters “Gladiator” and “The Aviator.
Jackson rose to fame as a child star as a member of the Jackson 5 and later became one of the biggest stars in the world as a solo artist.The studio hasn’t disclosed how the film will address the many controversies marring the pop star in his later years, including allegations of child sexual abuse. Jackson was tried and found not guilty of child molestation in 2003. He died from acute propofol intoxication in 2009 at age 50.
According to the studio, the film will explore all aspects of his life, “including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest entertainer of all time.”after the casting was announced, writing he “couldn’t be happier and prouder” of his cousin. “He’s been working his ass off and I know he’s going to do an amazing job,” the 25-year-old gushed in a post. “Just being himself, he embodies so much of my dad and I’m confident we are all going to do our best to show the world a part of my father they’ve never seen and that they deserve to see.”
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