Jaafar Jackson stars as his late uncle, Michael Jackson, in the upcoming biopic Michael. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and also starring Nia Long, Laura Harrier, Juliano Krue Valdi, with Miles Teller, and Colman Domingo, the movie, per the studio, "tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world." The synopsis adds, "Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins." It hits theaters April 24, 2026.
