Lionsgate has dropped the official trailer for the music biopic Michael [MJACK]. Jaafar Jackson stars as his late uncle Michael Jackson who left the group formed with his older brothers to embark on a solo career to become the King of Pop. Colman Domingo [CDOMI] and Nia Long [NLONG] play his parents. Directed by Antonie Fuqua [AFUQU], Michael opens in theaters on April 24th.
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
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