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Michael Jackson Nephew Jaafar Jackson To Play The King Of Pop In a New Movie

Entertainment

February 2, 2023

 Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew has confirmed he will portray the singer in a new big-screen biopic.

Jaafar Jackson’s performance in the film, titled SIMPLY MICHAEL, will mark his first major film role.

Announcing the news on social media, the young actor said he was “humbled and honored” to have been cast.

Jaafar is the second-youngest son of songwriter and Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s older brother.