The cast and crew of MICHAEL celebrated the film’s premiere at the Global Fan Celebration event in Berlin.
The film stars young actor Jaafar Jackson, who portrays his late uncle, the legendary Michael Jackson, in this biopic. The premiere was attended by the filmmakers, along with Michael Jackson’s family.
The red carpet featured striking symbolism that directly referenced the legacy of the King of Pop.
MICHAEL is directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan. The cast includes Colman Domingo, Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Kat Graham, Nia Long, and Derek Luke.
The film chronicles Michael Jackson’s rise to fame, from his early career as a child to his becoming the King of Pop – up to the final weeks of his life in 2009.
Fuqua said in a previous press release: “The first films in my career were music videos, and I still feel that combining films and music is a deep part of me. For me, there is no artist with the power, charisma, and absolute musical genius of Michael Jackson. I was influenced to make music videos by watching his work—the first Black artist to play in a major rotation on MTV.”
“His music and those images are part of my worldview, and the opportunity to tell his story on screen alongside his music was irresistible.”
Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm
