Jaafar Jackson to play late uncle Michael Jackson in upcoming biopic
Jaafar Jackson’s striking resemblance to his uncle Michael Jackson has taken the internet by storm.
27-year-old actor’s first look from the upcoming biopic Michael She was seen rocking the late singer’s iconic 1990s ponytail while wearing a white button-up overcoat and black pants.
One X user wrote: “Can’t say it’s not Michael himself, haha.”
Another fan wrote, “He looks more like Michael Jackson than Michael Jackson.”
“He looks just like his uncle,” a shocked netizen wrote.
After the photo went viral, producer Graham King told PEOPLE that Jaafar “embodies” Michael in a way that no other actor can.
“With Jaafar, every facial expression, every sound, every dance move is Michael,” he added.
Director Antoine Fuqua also said: [Jaafar] It goes beyond physical resemblance. Michael’s spirit comes through like magic. You have to experience it to believe it. ”
Lionsgate announced. thriller The hitmaker’s biopic will be released in January 2023.
Besides Jafar, the film features a star-studded cast including Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller.
Michael will be released in theaters on April 18, 2025.
