"The first full trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, dropped yesterday. In it, we get our first look at Colman Domingo as the King of Pop's father, Joe Jackson, and Nia Long as his mother, Katherine Jackson."
"Michael himself is played by the late singer's real-life nephew, Jaafar Jackson (son of Jermaine). Antoine Fuqua ( The Equalizer, Emancipation, Southpaw) directed and co-produced."
"Talking to People magazine in 2024, director Fuqua praised his creative team and singled out Jaafar as Michael. "We have assembled an incredible team of artists for this project - hair and makeup, costumes, cinematography, choreography, lighting, everything - and some who knew and worked with Michael are reuniting for this film. But most importantly, it's Jaafar who embodies Michael. "It goes beyond the physical resemblance," Fuqua added. "It's Michae"
The first full trailer for the Michael Jackson biopic Michael was released, featuring Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson and Nia Long as Katherine Jackson. Jaafar Jackson, Michael's nephew, portrays Michael across his early career. Antoine Fuqua directed and co-produced the film. The narrative centers on Jackson's early life, rise with the Jackson 5, and solo mega-stardom, highlighting conflict with his controlling father. Online reaction praised Domingo's transformation and predicted awards recognition, while fans noted casting layers and excitement about Jaafar's embodiment of Michael. Production emphasizes choreography, hair, makeup, costumes, cinematography, and contributors who previously worked with Jackson.
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