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Nephew Of Michael Jackson Will Play Him In New Biopic

Author Wendy Rush

A Michael Jackson biopic is officially on the horizon. It’s no surprise after the success of Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman. And, for a few reasons, this one is bound to be a success too.

First: The Producer/Director Team.

Graham King will be producing this movie. He produced Bohemian Rhapsody. Directing will be Antoine Fuqua. He directed Training Day (Denzel Washington, Ethel Hawk) and Emancipation (Will Smith, Ben Foster).

Second: The Writer.

John Logan is writing the screenplay. He wrote the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. Other credits include Gladiator (Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix) and The Aviator (Leonard DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett).

Third: The Star.

And the point many people are excited about, is the star of the film. The nephew of Michael Jackson, 26-year old Jaafar Jackson. I know what you might be thinking. But Jaafar didn’t get the role through nepotism. He simply embodied his uncle more than anyone else could. And many people auditioned.

“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was blown away by the way he organically personifies the spirit and personality of Michael,” said King. “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”, bbc.com reported.

Michael‘s mother, Katharine Jackson, seconded that opinion. “Jaafar embodies my son. It’s so wonderful to see him carry on the Jackson legacy of entertainers and performers” (bbc.com). Jaafar is the second-youngest son of Michael‘s older brother, Jermaine Jackson.

Jaafar wrote about his excitement in a post on Instagram. Along with a photo of him practicing his uncle’s dance moves. He wrote “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”

In the photo, Jaafar bears an uncanny resemblance to his famous uncle. The crazier thing is how much he sounds like Michael Jackson. Check out Jaafar‘s video for You Got Me Singing. Crazy, right?

The film, simply titled “Michael”, will come out July 26, 2024. – Wendy Rush

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10 Musicians with Biopics/Series in the Works

Following the success of biopics like Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, a number of other biopics/series about famous musicians have been announced to be in the works.

Scroll below to see details on some of the biopics/series currently in the works.

  • Scott Weiland

    Per The Hollywood Reporter back in June 2021, a new film based on the Weiland memoir Not Dead & Not for Sale by David Ritz is currently in the works at Dark Pictures, a new female-led production company that will focus on “true stories.”

  • Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne

    In October 2021, the long-in-the-works Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne biopic was picked up by Sony Pictures. The film will cover the many ups and down of Ozzy and Sharon’s relationship.

  • U2

    Per The Hollywood Reporter, a scripted series about U2 is currently in the works for Netflix. Helming the project is J.J. Abrams and tasked with writing the series is Anthony McCarten who co-wrote 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody. U2 “is expected to be involved and sanction the project,” but there are currently no details regarding a timeline for release or casting.

  • KISS

    The KISS biopic will be called Shout It Out Loud, and both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are working closely on the film. Joachim Rønning (Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil) has been tapped as a director with the script being written by Ole Sanders. So far, casting decisions have yet to be announced. The film is on the fast-track at Netflix.

  • Heart/Ann and Nancy Wilson

    News of a Heart biopic first surfaced in November 2020 via Deadline. Singer Ann Wilson said Carrie Brownstein of the punk band Sleater-Kinney (and the costar of IFC’s Portlandia) will write and direct. Wilson said, “I saw the first draft of the script. She’s working with the movie company — Amazon — and with the producer, Linda Obst, who did ‘Sleepless in Seattle‘.”

  • Joey Ramone

    Netflix announced in April 2021 they’re making a Joey Ramone biopic based on the 2009 book I Slept with Joey Ramone: A Punk Rock Family Memoir by Mickey Leigh, Ramone’s brother. Pete Davidson has been cast as the Ramones singer.

  • Bob Dylan

    News of a Dylan biopic surfaced in January 2020. The film is titled Going Electric and will cover Dylan’s transition from folk to rock. Academy Award-nominated actor Timothee Chalamet was cast as Dylan, and the singer-songwriter icon’s longtime manager Jeff Rosen would act as a producer on the film. The project, however, was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No further release details have been confirmed

  • John Lennon and Yoko Ono

    In October 2018, The Hollywood Reporter reported a movie about the relationship of John Lennon and Yoko Ono was in the works with Universal Pictures and there were talks with Michael De Luca Productions and Immersive Pictures for the rights of the untitled film.

  • Lemmy Kilmister

    Per Deadline, the film will simply be titled Lemmy and will be directed by Greg Olliver who also directed the acclaimed 2010 documentary of the same title. The film will cover Kilmister’s life growing up in Stoke on Trent and his life in music before founding Motorhead.

  • Boy George

    In April 2021, Deadline reported the Boy George biopic, appropriately titled Karma Chameleon, was hoping to begin production this summer in London and Bulgaria. Casting for the role of George and other main characters was currently in progress at the time of the initial report.

     

 

Wendy Rush is the midday host on one of Vegas's top stations, 96.3 KKLZ. She has been with the station for ten years and comes with a diverse career background. In addition to being a radio host, Wendy has lived the Vegas life as an entertainer. She has been a celebrity impersonator, rock band singer, and improv comedian. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Wendy writes about music, celebrities, mental health and wellness, and life as a Las Vegas local.

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