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Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle Michael in new biopic is sure to be a thriller

New ‘Thriller’ in theaters

Michael Jackson was familiar with the word “affair.” He played around and had a few. Therefore playing Michael Jackson is a family affair. Jaafar Jackson has the role of Uncle Mike in the new biopic “Michael.” His dad is Jermaine.

Jaafar: “It was challenging. I wanted to prove to myself, my family and the filmmakers that I could do this. I rehearsed for hours and hours until one single move was right.”

Working on it was “oy” and “ugh.” He said: “I actually danced until my feet would bleed or go numb.”

Cast includes Colman Domingo as tough love dad Joe, Nia Long as mother Katherine and Miles Teller as Jackson’s lawyer and manager. All moonwalks into theaters April 24. 

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