Michael Jackson's Biopic First Look: Fans Find ‘Uncanny Resemblance'

Michael Jackson was not just a performer but a cult figure in the pop music industry. His legacy lives on years after his demise, and his fan base is ever-increasing. Amid the frenzy, the first look at the impending Michael Jackson biopic has been released. Jaafar Jackson, his nephew, who stars in the film, shared the photo on his Instagram handle.The film is scheduled for release on April 18, 2025 but the anticipation among fans is quite high. Many could not differentiate between the real star and the picture shared by Jaafar.

The black-and-white photo depicts Jaafar, Michael Jackson’s nephew, wearing a black hat and performing Jackson’s signature step. The film is directed by Antoine Fuqua, and it was written by John Logan, who also wrote Gladiator. The biopic will cover all facets of Jackson’s life. While netizens were thrilled to know about the upcoming biopic, some went down memory lane. Many exclaimed that it seemed like an old picture of Michael Jackson himself.

A post shared by Jaafar Jackson (@jaafarjackson)

A user said, “This not being an old photo is insane.” Another noted, “The resemblance is uncanny!”

A person also said, “Nah that’s Michael you can’t fool me.”

There were some who said that the first look raises the expectation from the film. “Wow. now the movie is going to have to live up to this pic!” said an individual. One of the comments read, “Going to be the blueprint of biopics. The movie industry isn’t ready for this.”

Fans were also excited about the casting of the film. One of them said, “OMG, Jaafar Jackson as Michael?! This will be legendary! Can’t wait to see it!”

A user summed up the excitement saying, “Oh wow, so there’s going to be a biopic about Michael Jackson, starring his nephew, Jaafar Jackson? Because, you know, who better to portray the King of Pop than his own nephew? It’s not like there are any talented actors out there who could actually do justice to the role or anything.” The person, however, added that Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic and controversial figures in music history and therefore the biopic will have to delve into the sensitive topics of his life as well.

Another user felt that casting Jaafer as Michael Jackson is tricky. He said. “I feel like trying to capture MJ’s legendary persona is a tough act, and Jaafar might not have the same charisma. The magic might be hard to recreate. Have you thought about how this biopic could impact Jaafar’s career especially with the inevitable comparisons to his iconic uncle?”