Michael Jackson: Who plays who in King of Pop biopic

In the wave of biopics, the film that aims to tell the story of Michael Jackson Filming began last month, after a delay caused by the Hollywood union strike. Michaeldirected by Antoine Fuqua and scripted by John Loganis set to hit American theaters on April 18, 2025.

The main role will be Jaafar Jacksonson of his brother Michael, Jermaine. “With Jaafarevery look, every note, every dance step is Michael. He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could,” said the producer Graham King.

Domingo Colman will play the father of the King of Pop. Nominated for Oscar for the paper in Rustinthe actor stated: “I’m not just fortunate to have a rich, complex and flawed character to play with Joe Jacksonbut also for having a front row seat to see the incredible transformation of Jaafar“.

Miles Teller will live John Brancawho was a businessman Michael after the singer’s father and is also executive producing the film. White was very important in launching the solo career of Michael.

Nia Long will join the cast as the mother of Michael, katherine jacksonwhile the young version of the artist will be played by Juliano Krue Valdi, 9 years old. According to the director of the feature film, “finding the actor to play the young Michael was more difficult than finding the actor for the adult role”, because “where do you find a child who acts like the greatest entertainer who ever lived?”