who is playing michael jackson

Michael Jackson is being portrayed by Jaafar Jackson in the upcoming biopic. Jaafar, who is Michael’s real-life nephew, makes his acting debut in the role. The film, titled Michael, covers Michael Jackson’s rise to superstardom, with Juliano Krue Valdi cast as young Michael and a cast that includes Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, and Laura Harrier. The project has generated multiple trailers and promotional material ahead of its release in theaters, with a scheduled premiere in 2026.