GettyAfter scouring the world over for an actor to portray Michael Jackson, the producers behind Lionsgate’s upcoming biopic Michael have tapped the King of Pop’s nephew to carry the torch. “I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said producer Graham King, according to Variety. “It was something so powerful that even after conducting a worldwide search, it was clear that he is the only person to take on this role.” Jaafar, the 26-year-old son of Jackson 5 member Jermaine Jackson, will portray his uncle through explorations of MJ’s life and greatest performances, according to the studio. Read more at The Daily Beast.
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