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Colman Domingo Joins Michael Jackson Biopic as Joe Jackson

Colman Domingo joins the cast of the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael to play Joe Jackson, the pop star's father. The film is set to release in Apri...

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What is the release date for the Michael Jackson biopic? Upcoming film stars King of Pop's nephew

Jaafar Jackson, the 27-year old nephew of Michael Jackson, will take the lead role in film

Evening Standard

Michael Jackson biopic starring late singer’s nephew sets 2025 release

Jaafar Jackson will take the lead role in film from ‘Training Day’ director Antoine Fuqua

The Independent UK

Brooke Shields speaks out about friendship with Michael Jackson

Actress Brooke Shields has opened up about her friendship with Michael Jackson.

Evening Standard

Jaafar Jackson: who is Michael Jackson’s nephew set to play singer in biopic?

After a ‘worldside search’ the creators of the new film landed a little closer to home for the lead role. Martha Alexander finds out why the 26-year-old is the “embodiment” of the Man in the Mirror

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Michael Jackson’s nephew ‘humbled’ to star as the King of Pop in new biopic

It is unclear whether or not the film will address the child sex abuse allegations against Michael Jackson

Manchester Evening News

Michael Jackson’s Nephew to Star in King of Pop Biopic

Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate announced Jackson’s casting Monday for the film being produced by Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King. Jackson is the second-youngest son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

First Thing: Biden says US will not provide F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

Ukraine planned to push for western fourth-generation fighter jets. Plus, why circadian-rhythm shaming needs to stop

The Guardian - UK

Michael Jackson’s nephew cast as singer in biopic after ‘worldwide search’

The singer’s 26-year-old nephew Jaafar Jackson has landed the lead role in Michael, with Antoine Fuqua on board to direct

The Guardian - AU

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson to play 'King of Pop' in biopic

The late pop singer Michael Jackson will be portrayed by his 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in the biographical movie "Michael," the Lionsgate studio said on Monday.

The Times of India

Michael Jackson’s nephew set to play him in upcoming biopic Michael

The pop superstar’s story will be told in a film by Lionsgate

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