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Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Upcoming Biopic

An upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has found its Michael, and it’s his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, the son of Jermaine Jackson.

Antoine Fuqua will direct the upcoming biopic titled “Michael” and said “the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop. Coming soon.”

“I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon,” Jaafar Jackson said on Instagram with a picture of him doing an iconic Michael Jackson pose.

This will be Jaafar’s first major role as an actor.

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