Jaafar Jackson

As an actor, he might well learn more than he wanted to about his world famous uncle, as we've heard the film will not shy away from the controversies of ...

Fuqua is currently finishing The Equalizer 3 with Denzel Washington in Italy, and then he will turn his attention to this one. [Michael Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/michael-jackson/) will be played by the late icon’s 26-year old nephew [Jaafar Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/jaafar-jackson/) in the [Antoine Fuqua](https://deadline.com/tag/antoine-fuqua/)-directed film biopic for [Lionsgate](https://deadline.com/tag/lionsgate/). The MJ estate’s presence gives rights to Jackson’s musical catalog, but has led some to question how protective they will be, but clearly things will have to be explored for the film to have dramatic edge and enough truthfulness to stand up to scrutiny while not turning off fans of Jackson’s songs and musical legacy. As you can see from the video below, the young man has the voice and moves to do right by his uncle. The singer and songwriter is the son of [Jermaine Jackson](https://deadline.com/tag/jermaine-jackson/), who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. [John Logan](https://deadline.com/tag/john-logan/).

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson was cast in the upcoming biopic on the King of Pop. The film is directed by "Training Day" director Antoine Fuqua.

“I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” “To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon,” he said. Jaafar Jackson tips his hat and stretches out his leg in the photo, while also wearing his uncle’s signature side-striped pants. “It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers,” she said. Jaafar Jackson said that he is “humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” Fuqua, director of “Training Day,” “The Equalizer” and Will Smith’s “

Jaafar Jackson, 26, will step into the late singer's iconic shoes as he appears in Lionsgate's upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced ...

On Instagram, Jaafar said: "I'm humbled and honoured to bring my Uncle Michael's story to life. "There was such a spiritual connection when I first met Jaafar, who has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera." Jaafar was selected for the role after a worldwide casting search, and King said: "It was clear that he is the only person to take on this role."

This news won't quash ever-growing talks of nepo-babies… Then again, who better to play Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic Michael than his nephew?

I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.” Filming on Michael is due to begin later this year. “It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” said Fuqua.