How the cast of the Michael Jackson movie compares to the real-life people they play

• A new Michael Jackson movie is expected to arrive in April 2025.

• Michael Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson will play the singer in the biopic.

• Here is how the cast looks compared to the real-life people.

The main cast for the new Michael Jackson movie has been set, with the singer's nephew in the leading role.

Last year, Deadline reported that Antoine Fuqua would direct "Michael," a drama about Jackson's life. A week later, Michael Jackson's 26-year-old nephew, Jaafar Jackson, was cast to play him.

In the past year, Miles Teller, Nia Long, and Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo have also been cast in the movie.

Here is what the cast of "Michael" looks like compared to the real-life people.

Jaafar Jackson plays his uncle, Michael Jackson.

Jaafar Jackson is the son of Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine Jackson. This is Jaafar Jackson's acting debut — he was previously a singer and dancer.

Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, is among the best-selling writers of all time. He began his career with The Jackson 5 then went solo in the 1970s.

While he was alive, Jackson was investigated by the LAPD after allegations he molested four young boys. Five men have now come forward claiming that Jackson sexually abused them.

Jackson was acquitted during a criminal trial in 2005 and died in 2009.

A 2019 documentary about the scandal, "Leaving Neverland," put new focus on the case.

Juliano Krue Valdi plays young Michael Jackson.

This is the first movie role for Juliano Krue Valdi, who is 9.

"The Color Purple" star Colman Domingo plays Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson.

Colman Domingo recently received his first Oscar nomination and is known for starring in "Rustin" and "The Color Purple."

Joe Jackson was a failed rhythm 'n' blues singer who pushed his 10 children into music careers. He formed and managed The Jackson 5.

He also managed Michael Jackson's solo career until he was fired in 1979. Joe Jackson was later accused of abusing his children, including Michael Jackson. He died in 2018.

Nia Long plays Michael Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson.

Nia Long has starred in several Black-led movies, such as "Love Jones," "Friday," and "Are We There Yet?"

Katherine Jackson was a Jehovah's Witness and Joe Jackson's second wife.

The pair married in 1949 and had 10 children together. She is 93.

Miles Teller plays John Branca, Michael Jackson's attorney and manager.

"Top Gun: Maverick" star Miles Teller plays John Branca, Jackson's attorney and manager from 1980. Branca was fired in 2003 but was later made an executor of Michael Jackson's estate.

Joseph David-Jones plays Michael Jackson's eldest brother, Jackie Jackson.

Joseph David-Jones has starred in "Arrow," "Nashville" and "Allegiant."

Jackie Jackson was the second child of the Jackson family and the eldest son. He was part of The Jackson 5 and continued his singing career after they disbanded. Jackie is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre plays young Jackie Jackson.

Nathaniel Logan McIntyre has appeared in several series, including "Black-ish" and "The Equalizer".

Rhyan Hill plays the third Jackson child, Tito Jackson.

Rhyan Hill has appeared in several series, including "Shameless" and "Lovecraft Country."

Tito Jackson is another Jackson brother who was part of The Jackson 5. Tito Jackson is now a solo performer and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

Judah Edwards plays young Tito Jackson.

"Michael" is Judah Edwards' fourth acting credit. His most notable role is playing young Gogo in "Saint X."

Jamal Henderson plays another brother of Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson.

Jamal Henderson, who appeared in "Mindhunter" season two, plays the third eldest Jackson son, Jermaine. Jermaine Jackson was also part of The Jackson 5 and became a solo artist after the band disbanded.

He has nine children, including Jaafar.

Another actor, Jayden Harville, is making his acting debut playing young Jermaine Jackson.

Jaylen Lyndon Hunter will play young Marlon Jackson, the last member of The Jackson 5.

Tre Horton will play Marlon Jackson, while Broadway actor Jaylen Lyndon Hunter will play the younger version of the character.

Marlon Jackson is the fifth and final member of The Jackson 5 and was born a year before Michael Jackson. Marlon Jackson also continued performing solo after the band disbanded.

Correction: February 29, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misspelled Jaafar Jackson's name, wrongly identified Jermaine Jackson as Michael Jackson's eldest brother, and identified Jackie Jackson as Jermaine Jackson in an image.

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