Filming is officially underway on the eagerly awaited Michael Jackson biopic.
As reported, the release date for the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie has been announced, and now the masses have been given their first look at the film’s lead, Jaafar Jackson, in motion as the King of Pop.
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Echoing earlier reports, the late legend’s nephew will moonwalk onto screens as the lead in ‘Michael’ – which premieres April 18, 2025.
Now, in a brand new tease, the first close-up shot of the film has been shared across MJ’s social channels.
And suffice it to say, the resemblance is uncanny.
Recreating Jackson’s ‘Man in the Mirror’ performance from the 1991 ‘Dangerous Tour,’ the caption read:
“The journey has begun….#MichaelMovie”
The latest look at ‘Michael’ arrives after it was announced that Colman Domingo and Nia Long will play the mega-star’s parents, Joseph Jackson and Katherine Jackson respectively.
Lionsgate and the Michael Jackson Estate are powering the project, which promises to deliver a raw and unvarnished look at the layered life of the biggest star in music history.
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ producer Graham King has been tapped to produce, while Oscar nominee John Logan crafted the script.
We’re all sorts of buzzed for this!
MJ is the King of MUSIC. And every time news comes out about this movie I get more and more excited
Beyonce is the KING of music b****
How many hits does your glorified stripper have? 💋🤣
I like Bey but please grow up.
LOL THAT BYTCH AINT THE KING OF A DAMN THING, NOT WHILE TAYLOR SWIFT EXISTS LMAOOO 🤣🤣🤣
Label got all the profits…canceled.
Looking forward…
hunnie that nose tho
I noticed that too. I think it’s prosthetics to try to make his nose more narrow like Michael’s at that point in his life. I hope they don’t unintentionally cross the line and make a caricature of Michael, similar to how Viola portrayed Michelle. They have to be extremely careful if they plan to depict Michael in his last 12 years.