View gallery Image Credit: Araya Doheny The King of Pop's story is coming to life on the big screen - and it's staying in the family. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old nephew of Michael Jackson, is set to portray his legendary uncle in the upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the Oscar-winning producer behind Bohemian Rhapsody and The Departed. Production on the film began earlier this year, with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled for April 24, 2026.