Lionsgate along with Universal Pictures International announced on Tuesday, February 27th, that director Antoine Fuqua and producer Graham King have chosen eight talented performers to play Michael Jackson’s brothers in the Jackson 5 – Jermaine, Marlon, Tito, and Jackie – as the characters age in the upcoming epic Michael Jackson biopic Michael.
These actors are as follows (see pictures further down):
“The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 through the years,” said King. “I’m thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.”
Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will be introduced to worldwide audiences in the starring role of the beloved musical icon with Juliano Krue Valdi portraying the younger Michael. Antoine Fuqua will direct the film with Oscar® winner Graham King/GK Films producing, from a script by three-time Oscar® nominee John Logan.
Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, captured by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.
The film will be produced by King and the co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain. Lionsgate is distributing the film domestically, while Universal Pictures International will handle all territories apart from Japan, which Lionsgate will oversee.
- Genre: Biography, Drama, History
- Starring: Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Peyton Riley McConville, Juliano Valdi, Reid McConville
- Director: Antoine Fuqua
- Screenplay: John Logan
- Producer: John Branca, Graham King, John McClain
MICHAEL is in theaters on April 18, 2025!