Michael: an exhilarating first teaser for the Michael Jackson biopic

While Bob Dylan And Bruce Springsteen have just been entitled to their respective films, and while waiting for the four feature films dedicated to the Beatles in 2027it’s Michael Jackson’s turn to be honored in the biopic.

Simply titled Michaeland expected in cinemas on April 22, 2026, the film has just been revealed with a first teaser which highlights the young Jaafar Jackson in the role of his famous uncle.

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The feature film, in the making for many years, will explore the journey of global superstar which will transform the singer into a true King of Pop, “offering an intimate look at the life and enduring legacy of one of the most influential and innovative artists the world has ever known” concludes the official synopsis.

The biopic will avoid the end of the singer’s life and the numerous scandals, focusing on his young years, his rise to power and the conception of the legendary album “Thriller”. Released in 1982, it became the best-selling in history, and is composed, among others, of the legendary singles “Billie Jean”, “The Girl Is Mine”, “Human Nature”, “Beat It”, “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin'” and of course “Thriller”.

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In the rest of the cast, Kendrick Sampson (Insecure) will play the role of Quincy Jones, alongside Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Kat Graham and Derek Luke. But one of the many arguments of this future biopic is the casting of the interpreter of the King of Pop himself, played by Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the musician.

The 29-year-old is the son of former Jackson Five Jermaine Jackson, and Michael will be his first film role. If we will wait to see the film to judge his acting talents, we must admit that the resemblance is more than striking in his first images.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Equalizer, The Guilty) and written by John Logan (Skyfall, Aviator), the film can also count on the presence of Graham King, already producer of the biopic on the group Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody.

In addition to this first teaser, a poster was also revealed:

The movie Michael will be released in cinemas on April 22, 2026.

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