Michael Jackson's nephew transforms into famous uncle in shooting of movie about him

Jaafar Jackson is an exact copy of his uncle, Michael Jackson, whom he played for the upcoming biopic about the legendary singer.In the motion picture, Jaafar, 27, rocks Michael's iconic 1990s look of a white shirt over a white tank top and black trousers, with his hair tied in a low ponytail as he sings on stage. "Jaafar's every look, every note, every dance move is Michael," said producer Graham King.In the motion picture, Jaafar, 27, rocks Michael's iconic 1990s look of a white shirt over a white tank top and black trousers, with his hair tied in a low ponytail as he sings on stage. "Jaafar's every look, every note, every dance move is Michael," said producer Graham King.“It’s incredibly exciting to watch Jaafar bring Michael to life,” Fuqua previously said. “When I first met Jaafar, who had a natural ability to imitate Michael and such great chemistry with the camera, there was such a spiritual connection.” Jaafar will be joined by several other major stars in the upcoming movie, including Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Miles Teller. Michael is expected to hit theaters on April 18, 2025