“A real dazzling performance”: Colman Domingo Teases What to Expect From Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic Starring the Legend’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson

Colman Domingo is everywhere. From the hit series Euphoria to the Oscar-nominated Rustin, his schedule is jam-packed with either filming new projects or going on promotional rounds for his soon-to-be-released movies. The buzz for his latest project Sing Sing hasn’t fully died down yet, and the actor is already prepping for his next release.

Currently, there are two biopics on the cards for Domingo, one of the legendary singer Michael Jackson and the other of Nat King Cole. Whether it’s based on a true story or a fictitious one, Domingo can be trusted to do justice to the story as well as the themes it conveys.

Colman Domingo shares insight into upcoming Michael Jackson biopic

For the forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic that sheds light on the talented singer’s life and career, Colman Domingo will be taking up the role of Jackson’s father and talent manager – Joe Jackson. Joe faced multiple allegations of abuse and willful humiliation by his kids including Michael. The patriarch of the Jackson family was known to be tough and strict towards all his kids, who he also managed in the entertainment business.

It came as no surprise that most of his kids moved away and became estranged from him. In the biopic, the tender father-son relationship will also be explored as Michael will be played by the singer’s real nephew Jaafar Jackson. Talking about the young actor’s performance, Domingo was nothing but hearty praise. He told DiscussingFilm,

They can expect a real dazzling performance from Jaafar Jackson, who embodies Michael with so much grace, with that same gift Michael had as an entertainer. They can expect, from me, a complex depiction of Joe Jackson, who is a very polarizing character. But my job is to always take on a person’s heart and soul. So, for me, I want to show the heart and soul of Joe Jackson.

Nevertheless, despite the allegations, Michael eventually forgave his father and honored his memory rightfully. Other siblings came forward to claim that the allegations were false and that whippings were common back then to discipline children against bad behavior. All this and more will reportedly be explored in the biopic.

Cast and Release Date of Michael

The biopic on the talented singer and musician is titled Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Fans believe the visionary director would be able to do justice to the life and legacy of the great singer. Considering the movie covers a wider timeline to showcase all milestone events of Michael’s life, Juliano Krue Valdi will be playing a younger MJ, whereas Jaafar will take up early adulthood and beyond.

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Nia Long has been tapped to play Katherine Jackson, Michael’s mother. Top Gun: Maverick fame Miles Teller will be portraying the singer’s attorney John Branca. Moreover, four younger and four older actors have been roped in to play Michael’s brothers Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie.

Michael is set to release on April 18, 2025.