News about Jaafar Jackson

Jaafar Jackson transforms into his late uncle Michael Jackson and sports King of Pop's trademark military jacket while filming on set of upcoming biopic in downtown LA

www.dailymail.co.uk, May 5, 2024
Jaafar Jackson looked like the spitting image of his uncle Michael Jackson while filming the upcoming biopic Michael about the late musician on Saturday. The 27-year-old actor was seen on set in downtown Los Angeles and dressed in a navy blue military jacket with gold details, inspired by the King of Pop's trademark style. He sported black cropped trousers with stripes down the sides as well as tall socks and black loafers just like the music icon - who passed away at the age of 50 in 2009 - used to wear.

Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, transforms into the late King of Pop as he drives a car in the '70s-set biopic scene

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 27, 2024
When Jaafar Jackson, the uncle of late Michael Jackson, filmed a scene for the forthcoming biopic Michael on Tuesday, he was the spitting image of the late King of Pop. The 27-year-old singer and dancer-turned-actor was seen shooting a scene in which he drove a car alongside a female actor. Michael and a significant portion of his family lived in Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood beginning in 1971.

Michael Jackson's son Prince is spotted on set of upcoming biopic as his cousin Jaafar is seen dressed up as late King of Pop while filming Michael

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 15, 2024
On Friday, Prince Jackson was spotted on the set of Michael in Los Angeles. During filming of the upcoming biopic about the late King of Pop, the 27-year-old son of the Michael Jackson was seen visiting the cast and crew. Jaafar Jackson, 27, who was dressed up as the legendary singer while filming and will be portraying King of Pop in the film.

Is Michael Jackson too much of a cash cow to be cancelled? Despite those blaming accusations of paedophilia, the King of Pop has a musical, a Cirque du Soleil exhibition, and now a biopic starring his nephew as his estate rakes in hundreds of millions

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
Sony's continuing corporate boasting about its scrupulous ethical principles, commitment to diversity, and inclusion does not specifically mention its child violence policy. So how does it square this with purchasing the musical catalogue of an alleged child abuser? It's likely that the generous support it provides to four children's charities speaks for itself. Money, it is said, speaks louder than words, and a few days ago, the media behemoth estimated that only half of Michael Jackson's musical catalog from the late performer's estate went out, though some believe it could be as much as £600 million.

When filming in Los Angeles for a forthcoming biopic, Michael Jackson's nephew steps into the shoes of the King of Pop in a red jacket

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 18, 2024
When filming a scene for his forthcoming biopic titled Michael Jackson in Los Angeles on Saturday, Jaafar Jackson stepped into the shoes of his late uncle, Michael Jackson. In an incredible new snapshot from the film, the budding star, 27, could be seen getting into character on set while surrounded by crew members. He wore a red varsity jacket, similar to outer pieces worn by the Thriller hitmaker throughout his career.

When filming a possible funeral scene for Michael's biopic, Jaafar Jackson was found on set with Nia Long

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 16, 2024
Jafaar Jackson was on the set of his latest Michael Jackson biopic simply named Michael, alongside his on-screen mother, Nia Long. In what seemed to be a funeral scene, the 27-year-old actor, the true-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50 years old) was seen on the Los Angeles set on what seemed to be a funeral scene. Jafaar - who has a 'uncanny' similarity to his uncle, moved director Antoine Fuqua enough to warrant his inclusion - was seen wearing a white dress shirt and a black tie.

In an astonishing new snap from the much-anticipated biopic, Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is a SPITTING IMAGE of King of Pop

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 13, 2024
In an enthralling new snap from Michael Jackson's much-anticipated biopic, he was Jaafar Jackson, the spitting image of the late King of Pop. As he appeared onstage for the film, Jaafar, 27, looked similar to MJ in a black curly wig and sporting facial prosthetics, emulating the hero in the 1990s.

As Michael Jackson's fortunes exceed $1.2 billion, his estate sells a piece of music catalog worth at Sony Music

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 9, 2024
Michael Jackson's estate has sold a 50% interest in the late pop star's music catalog to Sony Music Group for at least $600 million. According to Billboard, the offer would be the biggest-ever contract for a single musician's money.

In the Lionsgate biopic Michael Jackson's father Joe, Colman Domingo will appear as Michael Jackson's father Joe

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 26, 2024
Colman Domingo has signed on to play Michael Jackson's father Joe Jackson in the biopic Michael, just days after being nominated for Rustin. Lionsgate revealed the news on Tuesday, with Jaafar Jackson, Michael's true-life 27-year-old nephew who will play his uncle in the film. Juliano Krue Valdi, a nine-year-old actor and dancer whose performance moves were inspired by the King of Pop, has also appeared in the film.

In the first official picture from set, Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is the spitting image of a dancing superstar

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 19, 2024
In a first official snapshot from new biopic Michael, Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson was the spitting image of the King of Pop. Jaafar, 27, clad in a black hat, suit, and white top, nailed his late uncle's signature dance moves as he posed on his toes.

By Lionsgate, Michael Jackson's biopic starring the King Of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson will be released in spring 2025

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 12, 2024
Lionsgate has officially announced the film's international release date as the start of principal photography for the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic begins. According to Deadline, 'Michael', which stars late Thriller superstar Jaafar Jackson, 27, as the King of Pop, is scheduled for a theatrical debut in the United States on April 18, 2025, while Universal handles overseas distribution. The life and four-decade career of Michael Jackson, five of whom appeared in the original pop sensation the Jackson 5 starred, is narrated by Antoine Fuqua with a screenplay by John Logan.

After claiming that the songs were 'unquestionably stolen,' Michael Jackson's estate successfully blocked the late singer's'very rare and unreleased' recordings from being auctioned

www.dailymail.co.uk, December 23, 2023
Michael Jackson's estate has successfully stopped the selling of 'extremely rare' unreleased recordings by the late singer. Gotta Have Rock and Roll reported plans to auction off over two dozen master tapes allegedly recorded by the late Thriller singer, who died at the age of 50 in June 2009 at the New York studio The Hit Factory in 1994. They were expected to sell up to $4,000 for each tape, but attorneys on behalf of the estate threatened to sue, arguing that the recordings had been 'unquestionably stolen.'

EXCLUSIVE: When filming Michael in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson is the spitting image of the King of Pop as he dances off dance moves

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 28, 2023
On Monday, Jaafar Jackson was the spitting image of his uncle and King of Pop, Michael Jackson, as he began filming for the forthcoming biopic, Michael Jackson. When rehearsing on the set of the awaited project, the budding actor, 27, who was expected to be portraying the late singer earlier this year, displayed his impeccable dance skills. Jaafar wore a pair of black trousers with a gold stripe on the sides as well as a plain white shirt. He layered the look with a button up that had been left unfastened.

Jaafar Jackson has 'uncanny' resemblance to late uncle Michael Jackson in upcoming biopic says director Antoine Fuqua: 'He blew me away'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 1, 2023
In a forthcoming biopic centered around the King of Pop himself, Jaafar Jackson has a 'uncanny' resemblance to his late uncle, Michael Jackson. In January, the 27-year-old budding actor was revealed to have been cast as the Thriller hit maker earlier this year. However, filming in Hollywood has been suspended due to the current SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike. Antoine Fuqua, the project's producer, recently spoke about the possibility of having the late singer's nephew play the leading role in the film.

Michael Jackson, the former director of Neverland, condemns a new Michael Jackson biopic that will'glorify a pedophile'

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2023
This year, Michael will begin filming, starring Jaafar Jackson, the late singer's nephew. According to Dan Reed, who gave two of Jackson's accusers a platform, it would glorify a man who'raped children.' The Jackson family has long denied allegations of child abuse. It's unclear how Antoine Fuqua, the film's producer, would react to the allegations.

Michael Jackson biopic: The stars (and nepo babies) who played relatives on screen

www.dailymail.co.uk, February 6, 2023
Hollywood is keener than to look close to home when it comes to casting celebrities for biopics and flashbacks. With their own children starring as their famous parents, rapper Ice Cube and the late Joan Rivers' lives were brought to life on film. In fact, Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew, was chosen to appear as the music icon in the forthcoming biopic, King of Pop. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, the brother of Michael, and a member of The Jackson 5th. After the casting was announced, Jaafar wrote, "I'm humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael's tale to life." 'I'll see you soon, to all the fans around the world.' On screen, DailyMail.com looks back at the actors who have played their family members or their favorite characters.

In a forthcoming biopic on the King of Pop, Michael Jackson will be played by his NEPHEW Jaafar Jackson

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 30, 2023
According to Deadline, Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, is expected to play the King of Pop in a forthcoming biopic. Jaafar is the son of Jermaine Jackson, brother of Michael, and a member of The Jackson 5's. Following the footsteps of his legendary family, the 26-year-old has been singing and dancing since the age of 12.