The Nephew Who Became the King: The Jaafar Jackson Story

Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson lands iconic role, overcoming doubts to embody the King of Pop's legacy.

The Nephew Who Became the King: The Jaafar Jackson Story
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Some roles define careers, and then there are roles that define legacies. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, is stepping into the shoes of his late uncle Michael Jackson in the upcoming biopic ‘Michael.’

The film opens in theaters on April 24. It’s said that audiences will not only be watching a biographical film, but they will be witnessing the debut of a young man who was born into one of music’s most iconic families, shaped by proximity & greatness.

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