Fans were in a state if double vision when they saw an actor who played Michael Jackson and a online impersonator standing within feet of one another. The two media stars met this weekend in Los Angeles at an event. Jaafar Jackson has been praised for his ability to portray the iconic singer in “Michael”, the upcoming biopic. Michael Jackson’s nephew will make his professional acting debut in this movie. Jaafar said he felt honored to be able to play the role of the music icon, even if it was only in front of the camera. How many more Michael Jacksons are there? Jaafar Jackson meets Michael Jackson imitation Fabio Jackson. pic.twitter.com/bb4NuZmhuQ– Pop Base (@PopBase) April 20, 2026 The media raved after it was revealed that Jaafar, who is Michael’s biological nephew, would be taking the lead role in the upcoming film scheduled to hit screens this weekend. The similarities between the two were immediately apparent, as well as the artistic qualities that matched perfectly. This was especially evident when the trailer of the film hit the media and fans praised the young star. Fabio Jackson, an online content creator who works with the Jackson clan, showed that Michael’s signature style is still around. They both attended the AFI Lifetime Awards over the weekend and their eyes met. The moment was hilarious and uncanny. Fans claim that the young actor was taken aback when Fabio approached him and extended his hand to shake hands. TMZ uploaded photos of the online impersonator next to an image of the singer. It’s safe to say that Fabio recognized the look. It would have been a moment to remember if Jaafar Jackson and Fabio had both worn Michael’s iconic outfits. Jaafar gets praise for his role in ‘Michael.’ ZUMAPRESS.com/MEGA The younger actor has captured the attention of fans with his role as the main character in the biopic. This is his first professional acting job, despite being born into a family full of entertainers. It could be the first of many. Since Lionsgate released a trailer for the film, online viewers as well as industry stars have posted positive feedback on Jaafar. The two-minute video has been viewed millions of times and comments have been filled with praise for the entertainer. Fans are also expressing their excitement about the film’s release. One online viewer commented that the portrayal of Michael felt so real. It was as if Michael were reborn into his nephew’s body. The user exclaimed, “The way he moves… That is genetic memory.” “You can’t learn that level of precision. We are witnessing a revival. The Blast noted that Antoine Fuqua told news outlets he noticed many similarities between “Smooth Criminal’s” singer and his own nephew. “[He] sounds like him, dances like him, sings. Fuqua noted that it was “really uncanny”. Fans were equally excited by the other members of the cast ZUMAPRESS.com/MEGA “Michael”, which also stars Nia long, Colman Domingo and Miles Teller. Fans have praised the crew for the casting because of the actors’ resemblance with the real-life characters. Domingo’s performance as the father of the deceased singer in the trailer has the viewers in awe. Long joins Domingo in the biopic to portray Michael Jackson’s parents, Joe, and Katherine. Many netizens noted that Domingo shares a striking physical resemblance with Joe. Fans are already talking about the Oscars next year. “Colman, your Oscar for 2027 is ready, Sir,” wrote a fan. “Colman Domingo looks F-CKing scary in this clip. He’s going to win all the awards for best supporting actor, I fear,” said another. Other internet users have also looked at the film’s financial aspects, making predictions about how much it would earn at the box office. “Michael,” which looks like a big success, has numbers that are in the billions. Jaafar Jackson Felt Honored By His Role In The Biopic Esse e o nivel de perfeicao que o Jaafar Jackson entregou ao dar vida ao tio, Michael Jackson.
Sera que vai ser o filme do ano?? pic.twitter.com/K79PZnzHxQ– Mart B. (@martboficial). April 11, 2026 In 2023, the young actress shared her feelings about being cast in the Lionsgate Biopic. He has been on screen before, in singing and dancing projects. However, this will be his first foray into the acting industry. Jaafar posted a picture of himself on social media with a caption that read: “I’m bursting a similar move to what my late uncle did on stage.” “I am humbled and honored to tell my Uncle Michael’s tale. I’ll be back soon, to all the fans around the world. The photo shows the 26-year-old wearing ankle-length slacks with dress shoes, a white hat and socks, a vest under a jacket, and a pair of dress shoes. The Blast reported Jaafar had been selected for the role following a global search. Graham King, the co-producer of the movie, said that he “was the only person who could take on this role.” King noted that the young actor had an impeccable representation of his uncle. Jaafar’s desire to channel his inner Michael could be a result of childhood memories of him spending time with the late singer at Neverland. Michael Jackson’s daughter washed her hands of the movie DGP/imageSPACE/MEGA The feud over the production of Michael has been making headlines for years, involving Janet Jackson and Jermaine Jackson. Paris Jackson, daughter of “Beat It’ singer, decided in 2025 to withdraw from the project completely. The Blast reports she removed herself from the project in September last year after Domingo said she was “helpful” on the set. Paris clarified that she had “0%” involvement in the project in a blog post. The late singer’s child also explained in the post that she decided to step aside when she realized the filmmakers were not addressing the concerns she raised. Paris revealed that she had read an early draft of the script and given feedback on certain parts of the storyline which did not sit well with her. Paris shared her detailed concerns with filmmakers but they did not take into account the inaccuracies she had highlighted. This prompted her to leave the crew. Will Michael Jackson’s Biopic be the Movie of the Year? The Blast first published The Michael Jackson Actor And Imitator Link Up in Los Angeles
