Michael Jackson’s nephew to star in King of Pop biopic
(31 Jan 2023) ASSOCIATED PRESS Beverly Hills, 12 July 2014 & Beverly Hills, 9 January 1987 1. STILL IMAGE: Composite photo of Jaafar Jackson appears during the "Living with The Jacksons" panel at the Reelz Channel 2014 Summer TCA in Beverly Hills, Calif. (left) and Michael Jackson appears at the American Cinema Award gala (right) ASSOCIATED PRESS Bucharest, October 1992 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 2. Michael Jackson greeting orphanage workers as part of "Heal the World" foundation 3. Michael Jackson holding two babies ASSOCIATED PRESS Budapest, August 1994 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 4. Michael Jackson and his-then wife Lisa Marie Presley holding hands 5. Close up of hands 6. Wide of couple 7. Fans outside hotel 8. Michael Jackson at window with sign reading "I Love You," throws the sign down to crowd ASSOCIATED PRESS New York, September 1995 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 9. Michael Jackson on red carpet during MTV Video Music Awards ASSOCIATED PRESS Paris, 20 December 1995 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 10. Michael Jackson surrounded by children waving to camera ASSOCIATED PRESS Rio de Janeiro, 11 February 1996 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 11. Various shots of Michael Jackson dancing with drummers ASSOCIATED PRESS Monte Carlo, 8 May 1996 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 12. Michael Jackson arriving at World Music Awards wearing mask, waves to photographers ASSOCIATED PRESS Avalon Cemetery, Soweto, South Africa, 18 July 1996 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 13. Close-up Michael Jackson holding and kissing child POOL Santa Maria, California, 16 January 2004 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 14. High shot of Michael Jackson going inside courthouse 15. Michael Jackson going through metal detector and being scanned by security guard ASSOCIATED PRESS Tokyo, 27 May 2006 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 16. Michael Jackson on red carpet during awards ceremony 17. Zoom in on Jackson holding music award POOL London, 5 March 2009 ++4:3 MATERIAL++ 18. Various shots of Michael Jackson on stage announcing series of comeback shows STORYLINE: Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the King of Pop in the planned biopic “Michael” to be directed by Antoine Fuqua. Lionsgate announced Jackson’s casting Monday (30 January 2023) for the film being produced by Oscar-winning “Bohemian Rhapsody” producer Graham King. Jackson is the second-youngest son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother. He’s put out music of his own; in 2019, he released his debut single, “Got Me Singing.” “Michael” will be Jackson’s acting debut. “I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said King in a statement. “It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.” On Instagram, Fuqua shared a black-and-white photograph of Jackson in character. Fuqua added in a statement that Jackson “has a natural ability to emulate Michael and such a great chemistry with the camera.” On Twitter, Jackson said he’s “humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life.” “Michael” will be an authorized portrait of the pop star, who died in 2009. The film, scripted by “Gladiator” and “The Aviator” screenwriter John Logan, is being produced with the cooperation of the singer’s estate. “Jaafar embodies my son,” Katherine Jackson said in a statement. “It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers.” “Michael” is to begin shooting this year. =========================================================== Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter: / ap_archive Facebook: / aparchives Instagram: / apnews You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...
