“Michael” biopic: the trailer is finally here
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Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, Antoine Fuqua directs: what you need to know about the “Michael” film.
The trailer for “Michael”, the film about Michael Jackson’s life, is out. For King of Pop fans, it is one of the most anticipated films.
The cast
The lead role goes to Jaafar Jackson, the singer’s nephew, in his first major film role. Colman Domingo and Nia Long play Joe and Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller plays John Branca, the artist’s long-time lawyer.
The crew
The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day), written by John Logan (Gladiator, Skyfall) and produced by Graham King (Bohemian Rhapsody). It is distributed by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures.
Release in April 2026
Scheduled for April 2026, “Michael” follows the life and career of the King of Pop and promises to recreate his most memorable concerts and music videos.
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