Jaafar Jackson hopes to change opinions of Michael Jackson Jaafar Jackson has revealed his hopes for Michael, the new biopic movie. 7 April 2026 Jaafar Jackson hopes Michael will help fans to see Michael Jackson from a new "point of view". Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 The chart-topping music icon passed away in June 2009, aged 50, and Jaafar - who plays Michael, his uncle, in the new biopic - hopes the movie will change some opinions.