Source: Lionsgate / Universal International Pictures / Michael
The upcoming Michael resume has found his Jackson 5
We already know who will play the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, and his parents, Joe and Katherine, in the Michael biopic. now we know who will play the legendary members of the Jackson 5 band.
Taking on the roles of the “Bad” crafter brothers during their younger and older years are Jamal R. Henderson and Jayden Harville as Jermaine, Tre Horton and Jaylen Lyndon Hunger as Marlon, Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards as Tito and Joseph David-Jones. and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre as Jackie.
The news comes after the announcement of Jafaar Jackson, Michael's nephew, playing the grown-up version of the late moonwalker and Juliano Krue Valdi as young Mike.
Hollywood's hottest actor Coleman Domingo will play Joe Jackson and Nia Long will play Kathryn, the matriarch of the Jackson clan, in the film directed by Antoine Fuqua.
Miles Teller (Top Gun: Maverick, Fantastic Four) will take on the role of Jackson's lawyer, John Branca.
“The truly epic nature of this film required a total of ten actors with the talent to portray the Jackson 5 over the years,” said producer Graham King ((Bohemian Rhapsody, The Aviator, The Departed). “I'm excited to bring this an excellent group of actors and performers to the global audience of this film.”
The film features a script written by Oscar nominee John Logan and promises to “bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant but complex man who became known worldwide as the King of Pop.”
Michael is co-executive produced by the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain. It hits theaters on April 18, 2025.