The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic is officially in production, and Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International have cast eight actors to play the King of Pop's Jackson 5 brothers – Jermaine, Marlon, Tito and Jackie – to represent the group as they grow up. in the movie.
In the early years, Jermaine will be played by Jaden Harville, Marlon will be played by Jalen Lyndon Hunter, Tito will be played by Judah Edwards, and Jackie will be played by Nathaniel Logan McIntyre. In subsequent years, Jermaine will be played by Jamal R. Henderson, Marlon by Trey Horton, Tito by Ryan Hill, and Jackie by Joseph David-Jones.
“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 the film's producer Graham King in a press statement. “I am thrilled to bring this outstanding group of actors and performers to global audiences in this film.”
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The film, titled Michaelwill take on the life and career of the musician and will be produced by King (Bohemian Rhapsody) and John Branca and John McClain, who are co-executors of Michael Jackson's estate. Titled Michaelthe upcoming biopic will be directed by Fuqua, the director behind the 2001 Oscar-winning Training day and 2022 starring Will Smith Emancipation.
Jaafar Jackson will play his late uncle Michael in the film alongside Nia Long, who will play Katherine Jackson, and Oscar nominee Colman Domingo, who is set to play controversial Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson. Nine-year-old actor Juliano Krue Valdi will play Michael during his prime years in the Jackson 5.
Michael it is currently scheduled for release on April 18, 2025.
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