Nia Long to Play Katherine Jackson in Michael Jackson Biopic

Nia Long will certainly tackle the duty of Michael Jackson’s mom, Katherine, in the upcoming Lionsgate and Universal music biopic “Michael,” the business introduced on Tuesday.

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 generate the movie, with a manuscript composed by three-time Oscar candidate John Logan.

Long signs up with an actors that includes Oscar candidate Colman Domingo, that was cast recently in the duty of Jackson’s daddy, Joe. The movie is curently in manufacturing.

“Beyond Nia’s incredible talent, I was deeply moved by her connection to the material and her commitment to honoring Katherine and the love she had for her son,” King claimed in a declaration to TheWrap.

Fuqua included: “Nia has delivered iconic performances throughout her career. I’ve been a fan for a long time because her characters stay with you. I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a woman who was the glue, the rock, and the heart of the Jackson family during its best and its most turbulent times.”

Long included: “Katherine Jackson is an incredible pillar of strength and grace for the entire Jackson family. As a mother, she was selfless and endured forces beyond her control yet still managed to help build a legacy beyond measure. I am honored to bring her voice to the screen and share Michael Jackson’s story with audiences everywhere.”

Nia Long is a prize-winning star understood for her famous job and famous duties throughout both movie and tv.Long most just recently starred contrary Eddie Murphy, Jonah Hillside, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the globally hit Netflix funny “You People” from Kenya Barris, debuting at # 1 on Netflix.

Long likewise just recently repeated her duty for the Peacock restricted collection “The Best Man: The Final Chapters,” which gained her a 2023 NAACP Honor. She likewise headlined “Missing,” Sony Photo’ follow-up to package workplace hit “Searching.” Long is a current Grammy candidate, showing up on Janelle Monáe’s “The Age of Pleasure,” chosen for Cd of The Year, and her forthcoming narrative will certainly be released in 2025 by Gallery Books. Long is a long time advocate of the United Nations Structure.

Long is stood for by Vigor Ability and Literary Company, Story, and Meyer & & Downs.

Lionsgate and Universal will certainly launch “Michael” in movie theaters on April 18, 2025.