Universal Pictureswill revive the legacy of Michael Jackson with a biographical film starring his nephew Jaafar Jacksonin this sense the first trailer of this project was released.
The “King of Pop” returns to the screen
He musical phenomenon and cultural that marked generations comes to the cinema with Michael, the new biopic about the life of the iconic singer Michael Jackson, after that, this Thursday, November 6, the first trailer was released, which shows Jaafar Jackson —nephew of the artist— playing his famous uncle with a surprising physical similarity.
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What does the trailer show?
The 1:13 min trailer, where you hear background themes such as Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough, Thriller y Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin offers viewers glimpses into key performances of his career, moments from his childhood and the filming of iconic music videos such as Beat it y Billie Jean.
In this sense, the above will be carried out under the performance of Jaafar Jackson, who according to what is shown will accurately capture the gestures, movements and essence of the “King of Pop”, after his great physical resemblance.
Release date and expectations
According to Universal Pictures, ‘Michael’ will hit theaters on April 24, 2026.
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Meanwhile, the film that will be directed by the filmmaker Antoine Fuqua along with John Logan As a screenwriter, he seeks to pay tribute to the musical genius who changed the entertainment industry and left an indelible mark on popular culture, under a dazzling visual proposal and a soundtrack full of the hits that marked generations.