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Jaafar Jackson's Michael Biopic Tops $1 Billion
19 Oct
Summary
- Michael biopic earned over $1 billion worldwide.
- Jaafar Jackson achieved his ambitious box office goal.
- The film is Lionsgate's biggest release in history.
The "Michael" biopic, starring Jaafar Jackson, has achieved unprecedented success by becoming the first film of its genre to cross $1 billion at the global box office. This milestone also designates it as Lionsgate's most successful release to date.
Jaafar Jackson, who had no prior professional acting experience, expressed his emotional response to the film's success, noting his late uncle Michael Jackson's ambition to break records. Jackson aimed for this billion-dollar mark himself, as noted in his pre-production goals.
Jackson's preparation for the role spanned two years, involving extensive study of Michael Jackson's performances and techniques. He meticulously built an archive of music, journals, and rehearsals, while also working with acting coach Angela Gibbs and immersing himself in classical acting methods.
Colman Domingo and Nia Long portrayed Jackson's grandparents, adding a layer of familial authenticity to the film. Jackson's father, Jermaine, found the portrayal so convincing that he initially struggled to distinguish his son from his late brother, Michael.
