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Jaafar Jackson Reveals Family's Reaction to Michael Biopic

4/7/2026

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Jaafar Jackson kept his casting as his uncle Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael' secret from his family for a year.
In a recent interview, he said his mother Alejandra did not know until she watched the film.
He described the family's emotional reaction and his father’s protective nature.
The film offers a more human, emotionally deep portrayal of Michael ahead of the April 24 premiere directed by Antoine Fuqua.

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Jaafar Jackson kept his casting as his uncle Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael' secret from his family for a year.
In a recent interview, he said his mother Alejandra did not know until she watched the film.
He described the family's emotional reaction and his father’s protective nature.
The film offers a more human, emotionally deep portrayal of Michael ahead of the April 24 premiere directed by Antoine Fuqua.