 Michael Jackson's Nephew To Play Him In His Biopic

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Michael’s mother, Katherine Jackson, adds “Jaafar embodies my son. It’s so wonderful to see him continue on the Jackson history of entertainers and performers”.

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Production for the film is slated to begin this year and has yet to set a release date at this time.

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Titled Michael, the film hails from producer Graham King, who earlier funded Bohemian Rhapsody that awarded Rami Malek the Academy Award for outstanding actor in a major role.

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Antoine Fuqua, famed director the Equalizer films, Training Day, and Southpaw, revealed the news on his official Instagram account on Monday.

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‘Tron 3’ Starring Jared Leto Officially In The Works

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