Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson in 'Michael' Glen Wilson/Lionsgate The King of Pop's biopic, directed by Antoine Fuqua, is finally in theaters. Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson - son of Michael's brother Germaine Jackson - portrays his uncle with Juliano Valdi portraying the younger version. Colman Domingo portrays Joseph Jackson, father and manager of the Jackson 5, and Nia Long portrays Katherine Jackson.