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Jaafar Jackson says sequel will tell Michael Jackson's story from his point of view
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points Jaafar Jackson, who played the lead role in "Michael," is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother. The original film was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
A sequel to the biopic "Michael" about Michael Jackson is planned, with Jaafar Jackson stating it will explore controversies from the pop star's point of view. Jaafar Jackson, who played the lead role in "Michael," is the son of Jermaine Jackson, Michael's brother. The original film was a commercial success, grossing over $1 billion worldwide.
Further details about the sequel's content are limited, but it is expected to provide more insight into Michael Jackson's perspective on the controversies surrounding him. The original film had reportedly cut scenes addressing these issues due to a settlement related to past legal disputes. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
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