Fresh off the buzz of the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Michael’, Jaafar Jackson stopped by the ‘Kelly Clarkson Show’ to open up about the emotional journey of portraying his uncle, Michael Jackson.
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Joined by Juliano Valdi, who plays young Michael, the pair shared insight into the intense preparation and what it was like stepping into such an iconic story.
Jaafar reflected on capturing Michael’s voice and mannerisms, saying:
“I wanted to get to that place where I wasn’t thinking about it… it would just come out naturally.”
On discovering Michael’s work ethic and mindset, he shared,
“His belief in manifestation was incredible… he would write everything he wanted to achieve. He’d write it down. He would repeat it.”
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With early rave reviews already building momentum, ‘Michael’ is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year, arriving in theaters nationwide on April 24.
