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Image Source: Getty \/ Araya Diaz \/ Barry King<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n With the explosion of celeb biopics lately \u2014 “Elvis<\/a>,” about rock legend Elvis Presley, “Bohemian Rhapsody” about Queen singer Freddie Mercury, and “Rocketman<\/a>” about icon Elton John, to call a number of \u2014 it was due time for Jackson’s concurrently fascinating and tumultuous private {and professional} life to be highlighted in a characteristic movie. Well, it is taking place. The King of Pop is coming to a movie show close to you quickly, and we lastly know who’s portraying him: his nephew, Jaafar Jackson.<\/p>\n It was introduced on Jan. 18 by way of Deadline<\/a> that the late Michael Jackson<\/a>‘s story might be advised in a brand new Lionsgate biopic directed by the acclaimed Antoine Fuqua and coproduced by “Bohemian Rhapsody<\/a>” producer Graham King. On Jan. 30, Fuqua revealed Jaafar’s casting in an Instagram publish<\/a> that included a photograph of him dressed like his late uncle. He captioned it, “Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael \u2014 the movement image occasion that explores the journey of the person who grew to become the King of Pop. Coming quickly.” <\/p>\n Jaafar looks as if the perfect candidate for the gig as his singing voice carefully resembles his uncle’s \u2014 simply try his music video posted on YouTube.<\/p>\n