Jafaar Jackson was spotted on the set of his new Michael Jackson biopic simply titled 'Michael' along with his on-screen mother Nia Long.
The 27-year-old actor – the real-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50) – was spotted on set in Los Angeles in what appeared to be a funeral scene.
Jafaar – whose “uncanny” resemblance to his uncle impressed director Antoine Fuqua enough to give him the role – was seen wearing a white shirt and black tie.
He also wore black flood pants with white socks and black shoes to complete his look.
Jackson's co-star Nia Long wore a navy blue pantsuit with a matching navy handbag and a light blue tie.
Jafaar Jackson was spotted on the set of his new Michael Jackson biopic simply titled 'Michael' along with his on-screen mother Nia Long
The 27-year-old actor – the real-life nephew of the late King of Pop (who died in 2009 at the age of 50) – was spotted on set in Los Angeles in what appeared to be a funeral scene
Jafaar – whose “uncanny” resemblance to his uncle impressed director Antoine Fuqua enough to give him the role – was seen wearing a white shirt and black tie
The scene was filmed in a house, with a black Cadillac on display on set, which may well have been a Cadillac hearse.
Although it has not been confirmed whether this is a funeral scene, it is worth noting that Jackson's grandfather – Samuel Jackson – died in Phoenix in 1993 at the age of 100.
Jafaar Jackson was seen in previously released photos recreating King of Pop's Dangerous tour, which lasted from 1992 to 1993. Therefore, it is possible that this is Samuel Jackson's funeral scene.
Jafaar will play the adult Michael Jackson, while Juliano Valdi will play the younger MJ, who rose to fame as a child in Jackson 5.
The cast also includes Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, the singer's father, and Miles Teller as John Branca, who served as Michael's manager after he fired his father.
Jafaar makes his acting debut in the film, although his resemblance to his nephew – along with his singing and dancing skills – cemented the role.
“It's uncanny how much he looks like Michael,” enthused the filmmaker Weekly entertainmentadded: “Sounds like him, dances like him, sings like him.”
“It's really scary.” “Graham King, a fantastic producer, found him and introduced him to me, and I was blown away,” the director admitted.
Jaafar is no stranger to the entertainment industry and has been singing and dancing since the age of twelve.
The scene was filmed in a house, with a black Cadillac on display on set, which may well have been a Cadillac hearse
Although it has not been confirmed whether this is a funeral scene, it is worth noting that Jackson's grandfather – Samuel Jackson – died in Phoenix in 1993 at the age of 100
Jafaar Jackson was seen in previously released photos recreating King of Pop's Dangerous tour, which lasted from 1992 to 1993. Therefore, it is possible that this is Samuel Jackson's funeral scene
Jafaar will play the adult Michael Jackson, while Juliano Valdi will play the younger MJ, who rose to fame as a child in Jackson 5
The cast also includes Oscar-nominated actor Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, the singer's father, and Miles Teller as John Branca, who served as Michael's manager after he fired his father
He is also the son of Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza and Jermaine Jackson – the brother of Michael, who was also a member of The Jackson 5
He is also the son of Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza and Jermaine Jackson – the brother of Michael, who was also a member of The Jackson 5.
The film, simply titled “Michael,” will follow the life and story of the legendary artist “as we know it,” Antoine further explained to the outlet.
The premise delves not only into his long-running music career and iconic performances, but also other aspects of his life, such as dealing with child abuse allegations in the '90s and his tragic death in 2009 at the age of 50 due to a drug overdose .
Regarding his “approach” to the biopic, Fuqua explained, “Just to tell the facts as we know them, about the artist, about the man, about the man.” You know, the good, the bad and that Ugly ones.'