Jaafar Jackson just shared the kind of behind-the-scenes moment that would give any Michael Jackson fan chills. The 29-year-old actor, who plays his legendary uncle in Michael, revealed that one scene in the hit biopic carried a lot more emotional weight than audience realised – because the Grammy he held on camera actually belonged to […]
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Jaafar opens up about portraying Michael
Jaafar Jackson is holding out high hopes for his upcoming biopic, Michael, centred on his illustrious uncle and poised to hit theatres on April 24, 2026. The actor portrays Michael Jackson, who is widely regarded as the greatest performer in contemporary history. Speaking to Interview magazine about how he approached the role, he stated, “Going […]
Jaafar Jackson hid biopic role for a year
For the upcoming biopic Michael, which opens in cinemas on Friday, Jaafar Jackson will be stepping into the role of his late uncle, Michael Jackson. Remarkably, he concealed the news of his casting from his family for an entire year. Jaafar is the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother. In the film, he portrays […]