The biographical film of Michael Jacksontitled ” Michael”, already has the actor who will play the king of pop during his childhood, when he was a member The Jackson 5. The boy, 9 years old, is called Juliano Krue Valdiwho has imitated Jackson since he was 4 years old.
“This opportunity is really important to me because Michael Jackson He is the King of Pop and he is very special in my heart. I’ve been dancing to his songs for five years. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself. He I love the energy of Michael Jackson“Valdi declared in a statement.
The film, which will be directed by Antoine Fuqua(Training Day) and produced by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International, will show Valdi playing Michael Jackson in his childhood, “as he and his brothers rise to fame as the Jackson 5with such iconic hits as ‘I Want You Back,’ ‘ABC,’ and ‘I’ll Be There,'” they announced Thursday.
So far, there are no details about the plot.beyond narrating the life of the musician, singer and dancer, with his rise in the industry and his subsequent global stardom, revolutionizing pop music with albums like ”Thriller”, ”Bad” and ”Dangerous” , which continue to play today.
Who is the protagonist of Michael, the biographical film of Michael Jackson
The protagonist of ”Michael” will be your nephew, Jaafar Jacksonwho is the second youngest son Jermaine Jacksoncomposer, producer and member of jackson 5and brother of Michael Jackson. The biopic will be Jaafar’s first major film role.
“Jaafar embodies my son. “It’s wonderful to see him continue Jackson’s legacy of artists and performers,” said the late singer’s mother, Katherine Jackson.
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Producer Graham King, whose credits include “Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018), said that the team conducted a worldwide casting search before finding the actor to play Jackson.
“I met Jaafar over two years ago and was impressed by the way he organically embodied Michael’s spirit and personality,” King said. “It was so powerful that even after doing a global search, it became clear that he is the only person who will take on this role. I am beyond excited that he has come on board to play his uncle and I can’t wait for the world to see him on the big screen as Michael Jackson”, he concluded.
What the Michael Jackson movie is about
It is expected that “Michael” depicts the complicated legacy of the man who became known as the King of Pop. According to the studio, the film will explore all aspects of his life, “including his most iconic performances that led him to become the greatest artist of all time.” time”.
The film is being made with the cooperation of the heirs of Michael Jacksonwhich can influence the way “Michael” describes the multiple allegations of child sexual abuse that were leveled against Jackson during his career and after his death. Jackson denied the allegations of child sexual abuse and was tried and found not guilty of child sexual abuse in 2003. He then died in 2009 at the age of 50 and always maintained his innocence, but the allegations continue to cloud his legacy. .
Furthermore, in 2019, HBO released a two-episode documentary, called ”Leaving Neverland”, where two alleged victims narrate in first person the sexual atrocities they experienced with Michael Jackson. The judicial process occurred in 1994, and Jackson reached a financial settlement with some of the victims’ families.
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