“Michael”, a biopic of singer Michael Jackson, has added another name to its cast. Colman Domingo, nominated for the 2024 Oscar for Best Actor for “Rustin”, will play Joe Jackson, family patriarch and former manager of the King of Pop.
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“I’m excited to be part of a film that explores both the complicated soul of the legendary Michael Jackson and his impact on music and culture as a global icon”.
“Not only am I fortunate to have a rich, complex, and flawed character to play as Joe Jackson, but I also have a front row seat to the incredible transformation of Jaafar (Jackson, who plays Michael in the film),” Domingo told Variety following the announcement of his casting.
It is worth remembering that Joe Jackson was the manager of The Jacksons 5, the group in which Michael made his debut as a musician. Over the years, the singer’s father became known for having abusive behavior towards his children and was responsible for several psychological traumas in Michael Jackson’s childhood.
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Rising singer, Jaafar is the nephew of the King of Pop, son of Jermaine Jackson, one of the members of The Jacksons 5. Recently, Michael announced that he had found the actor who will play the young version of the King of Pop. The chosen one was Juliano Krue Valdi, 9-year-old debutant who became popular on social media for covering Michael Jackson.
Antoine Fuqua (“Training Day”) will direct the project. Produced by Lionsgate and Graham King (“Bohemian Rhapsody”), the film features screenwriter John Logan, nominated for an Oscar for his work on “Gladiator”, “The Aviator” and “Hugo”.
With this, the description of the biopic guarantees that the film will cover all aspects of Michael Jackson’s life: “Michael will deliver to audiences a fascinating and honest portrait of the brilliant and complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film brings his triumphs and tragedies on an epic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable genius creative talent.”
Michael’s release date is scheduled for April 18, 2025.