• Michael Jackson’s 26-year-old nephew Jafaar Jackson will play the King Of Pop in Antoine Fuqua’s upcoming biopic of the iconic superstar.
• “Fuqua just posted a confirmation on Instagram. The singer and songwriter is the son of Jermaine Jackson, who is the brother of Michael and member of The Jackson 5. Jaafar has been singing and dancing since age 12, and has showcased himself singing tunes from Sam Cooke to Marvin Gaye, along with originals,” reported Deadline.
• The Lionsgate production has the full support of the Jackson estate and is said to cover Jackson’s life as well as his many controversies.

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