Michael Jackson’s Nephew Jaafar Jackson to Play Him in Biopic - Hollywood Reporter

Lionsgate is behind the project, titled Michael, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, who shared the news on Instagram.

Graham King, a seasoned hand at biopics with the Oscar-winning Queen film Bohemian Rhapsody under his belt, is producing along with John Branca and John McClain, who are the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate.

According to Lionsgate, the film will address all aspects of Jackson’s life, though it is unclear how it will address the many controversies involving the late music icon, given that the biopic is being made in conjunction with his estate, which has defended him against accusations of sexually abusing children.

Those accusations were returned to the public discourse thanks to the 2019 HBO documentary Leaving Neverland.

“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said King.

I am beyond thrilled that he has come on board to portray his uncle and cannot wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson.”