“Rustin” celebrity Colman Domingo will certainly handle the duty of Michael Jackson’s dad, Joe, in the upcoming Lionsgate and Universal music biopic “Michael.”
The movie celebrities Jackson’s very own nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the songs symbol in a movie guided by Antoine Fuqua, of “Training Day” and “The Equalizer” popularity. Graham King/GK Movies will certainly create the movie, with a manuscript composed by three-time Oscar candidate John Logan.
“I’m excited to be a part of a film that explores both the complicated soul of the legendary Michael Jackson as well as his impact on music and culture as a global icon. Not only am I fortunate to have a rich, complex and flawed character to portray in Joe Jackson, but I also have a front row seat for Jaafar’s incredible transformation,” stated Domingo in a declaration. “After seeing him in rehearsal, my mind was blown. There is something divine about the way that Jaafar is channeling his late uncle. His talent and embodiment of Michael’s essence is simply on another level.”
“Few actors present themselves with Colman’s screen presence and force of will,” stated Graham King. “We’re so fortunate to have an actor with his undeniable talent portraying Joe Jackson on screen. We couldn’t be more excited to have him join us on this journey.”
“Colman has such incredible range – he puts in the work to deeply inhabit his characters and understand their true essence and motivation. I’m grateful to be working with an actor with his passion and ability to portray the many sides of Joe Jackson: a husband, a father and a manager,” stated Fuqua.
Colman is coming off an Oscar election on Tuesday for his job in the Netflix biopic, “Rustin,” in which he played lobbyist Bayard Rustin. He won an Emmy in 2022 for his work with the HBO teenager dramatization “Euphoria.” He’ll next off be seen on-screen in the Ethan Coen-directed funny break-in movie “Drive-Away Dolls.”
Lionsgate and Universal will certainly launch “Michael” in movie theaters on April 18, 2025.