The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is keeping things in the family. Jaafar Jackson, 26, the King of Pop’s nephew and son of Jermaine Jackson, has been cast to play the main role in Antoine Fuqua’s film about Michael’s life. Jaafar Jackson tips his hat and stretches out his leg in the photo, while also wearing his uncle’s signature side-striped pants. Jaafar Jackson said that he is “humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life,” in a tweet, accompanied by the same photo credited to Jaafar’s brother, Jourdynn Jackson. His previous work can be found in Voice of San Diego and the San Diego Reader.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 31, 2023 11:56 UTC