Global
News Desk:
In the eagerly awaited biopic
"Michael," detailing the life of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson,
director Antoine Fuqua, and Oscar-winning producer Graham King have brought
together a skilled cast to depict the legendary Jackson family.
Following an extensive global
search, Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson, has been chosen to
portray the King of Pop himself, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi taking on
the role of young Michael. Fans eagerly awaited the announcement of the
remaining cast members who would portray the rest of the Jackson family.
Scheduled to hit theatres on
April 18, 2025, the film is currently in production. Colman Domingo has been
cast as the family patriarch, Joe Jackson, while Nia Long will portray mother
Katherine Jackson. Additionally, Miles Teller will portray lawyer John Branca.
The ensemble portraying the
Jackson 5 has also been unveiled, with Jamal R. Henderson and Jayden Harville
playing Jermaine Jackson in different stages of his life. Tre Horton and Jaylen
Lyndon Hunter will portray Marlon Jackson, while Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards
will take on the roles of Tito Jackson. Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan
McIntyre will portray the elder and younger versions of Jackie Jackson,
respectively.
Graham King, the producer of the
film, emphasised the magnitude of the project, stating, "The truly epic
nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray
the Jackson 5 through the years." He expressed excitement about bringing
this exceptional group of actors to audiences worldwide.
Younger actors such as Harville,
Hunter, and Edwards are making their mark in the film industry, with previous
experience ranging from commercials to Broadway performances. Meanwhile, the
seasoned actors portraying the older Jackson brothers bring a wealth of
experience from film, television, and stage productions.
"Michael" is produced by Graham King in
collaboration with the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca
and John McClain. Antoine Fuqua directs the film from a screenplay by
Oscar-nominee John Logan. Lionsgate will distribute the film domestically,
while Universal Pictures International will handle distribution in most
territories. (News Source By The Daily Star)