“Michael”, the biopic of Michael Jackson gained eight new names in the cast who will be responsible for living Jermaine, Marlon, Tito It is Jackie Jackson the four members of the jackson 5 and brothers of the King of Pop, in young and adult versions.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jayden Harville will bring young Jermaine to life, while Jamal R. Henderson (Hustle) will be his older version. Marlon, in turn, will be played by Jaylen Lyndon Hunter in youth and Tre Horton (My Enemy Alpha) in adulthood.
Tito will come to life through Jude Edwards (Saint X) at the beginning of his career and later, for Rhyan Hill (Grey's Anatomy). Last but not least, Nathaniel Logan McIntyre (Barry) will be the youngest Jackie, while Joseph David-Jones (Arrow) takes on his older version.
As previously announced, Michael's nephew, Jaafar Jackson will be responsible for playing the King of Pop. Juliano Krue Valdi, in turn, will play Michael at the beginning of his career.
According to the portal, other names have already been confirmed in the biopic. Colman Domingo (The Color Purple) will be patriarch Joe Jackson and Nia Long (Fatal Encounter) will be the star's mother. Miles Teller will play Michael's manager and lawyer, John Branca.
The first photo of Jaafar featured in the film was released this month and caught the attention of internet users due to the artist's resemblance to his uncle. Look:
The journey has begun….#MichaelMovie pic.twitter.com/7HB7G0sJ09
— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) February 13, 2024
“Michael” is scheduled to hit theaters in 2025. The film will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, produced by Graham King (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and written by three-time Oscar nominee John Logan.
Source: CNN Brasil
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