Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar looks like him on set

But in reality he was the spitting image of the late “King of Pop”: his nephew, Jaafar Jacksonwho was on his way to film scenes for MJ’s upcoming biopic, “Michael.”

It’s truly surprising how much Jaafar looks almost exactly like the world-famous singer, especially when he’s in costume.

Check out these photos, obtained by TMZ, which show Jaafar on set, sporting MJ’s famous red varsity jacket next to a Tower Records pop-up store and a large billboard promoting the artist’s 1979 album, “Off The Walls “.

As we reported… Jaafar – the son of Jermaine Jackson — was seen Thursday filming scenes for the movie in the Encino neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Jaafar was in full MJ mode from his hair to his makeup and clothes.

Actress Nia Longwho plays Michael’s mother, Katherine Jacksonalso appeared on set on Thursday. Colman Domingo He wasn’t there, but he got the role of MJ’s father, jose jacksonand has been seen with the cast.