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Michael Jackson Biopic: Star-Studded Cast Revealed
24 Apr
Summary
- Biopic features real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson as Michael.
- Film includes musical icons like Berry Gordy and Quincy Jones.
- It covers Jackson's life from age 8 through 1980s stardom.
The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, titled "Michael," features a cast populated by notable music industry figures. Jaafar Jackson, the singer's nephew, stars as his famous uncle, marking his acting debut. The film spans Jackson's life, beginning in 1966 when he was 8 years old, and chronicles his journey through the Jackson 5 to his solo career in the 1980s.
Key figures from Michael Jackson's life and career are portrayed, including Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown Records who mentored the Jackson 5. Suzanne de Passe, an early champion of the group, and Walter Yetnikoff, former president of CBS Records, are also depicted. John Branca, Jackson's longtime lawyer and co-executor of his estate, is featured, alongside composer and producer Quincy Jones, who collaborated on iconic albums.
Other prominent individuals in Jackson's orbit appearing in the film include singer Gladys Knight and boxing promoter Don King. The biopic also includes Bill Bray, Jackson's head of security and close friend. The film has the backing of Michael Jackson's estate, with its executors serving as producers, offering a comprehensive look at the pop legend's life.
