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The first look at the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has been released, recreating one of the singer’s most iconic outfits.
Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, plays the King of Pop in “Michael,” which opens in theaters on April 18, 2025. The film is already in production.
Jaafar Jackson takes the stage and recreates his uncle’s iconic “Man in the Mirror” look from his 1992-93 Dangerous tour in the first photo. It was taken by photographer Kevin Mazur, who photographed Jackson throughout his career and during his rehearsals for “This Is It.”
Kevin Mazur/Lionsgate
“With Jaafar, every look, every note, every dance move is Michael,” producer Graham King said in a statement. “He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could.”
The film “will provide audiences with a fascinating and honest portrait of the brilliant but complicated man who became the King of Pop,” according to the logline. “The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic cinematic scale, from his human side and his personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. “Like never before, audiences will experience an inside look at one of the most influential and pioneering artists the world has ever known.”
The cast includes Oscar nominee Colman Domingo as father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, Juliano Krue Valdi as young Michael and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.
Director Antoine Fuqua added: “We’ve assembled an incredible team of artists for this project (hair and makeup, costumes, cinematography, choreography, lighting, everything) and some of those who knew and worked with Michael are reuniting for this film. But the most important thing is that it is Jaafar who plays Michael. It goes beyond physical resemblance. It is Michael’s spirit that manifests in a magical way. “You have to live it to believe it.”
“Michael” is produced by King and Michael Jackson’s estate co-executors Branca and John McClain. Lionsgate will distribute the film domestically, while Universal Pictures International will handle all territories except Japan, which Lionsgate will oversee.