LAS VEGAS – First, for those who care, CinemaCon has witnessed the first sneak of Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” and if you’re a hardcore fan, you will be quite happy with the results so far. Jaafar Jackson is at his best on stage playing his uncle and, truth be told, his dance moves are uncanny. Nia Long has a moment as Michael’s mother Katherine Jackson and there is a brief glimpse of Colman Domingo as the notorious family patriarch Joe Jackson.

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As you might expect, there are a lot of people anticipating the release of Antoine Fuqua’s Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled “Michael.” Is it going to be a warts and all look into the life of one of the most famous pop stars to ever live? Or perhaps it’s going to be more like “Bohemian Rhapsody” (it shares the same producer) and present a more family-friendly look at his life?

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Antoine Fuqua‘s Michael Jackson biopic deviates from the director’s usual modus operandi of actioners. But with the cast he’s accrued for “Michael,” the upcoming film could be a sleeper hit. Now Deadline reports that Miles Teller is the latest to join the movie’s cast, playing an attorney of the titular King Of Pop.

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Who Teller plays exactly isn’t known yet, but the actor joins Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Jaafar Jackson in the film’s cast.

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It appears the question of who would land the lead role in Antoine Fuqua’s recently announced Michael Jackson biopic, simply titled “Michael,” isn’t a mystery anymore. Not only that, the filmmaker didn’t have to look too far to find his star, as Michael Jackson’s nephew landed the job.

According to Lionsgate, Jaafar Jackson is set to play Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s “Michael,” which is expected to begin production soon.

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You know it was bound to happen, as nearly every major musical artist of the past 50 years gets a biopic at some point, but it appears that Michael Jackson is next up to get the big-screen treatment. But maybe more interesting than the fact that Jackson’s life and career will be highlighted in a new film is the fact that acclaimed filmmaker Antoine Fuqua is on board to direct.

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According to Lionsgate, Antoine Fuqua has signed on to direct, “Michael,” a new biopic about the tumultuous life and career of the iconic Michael Jackson.

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Kino Lorber has been busy over the past few months, helping arthouse cinemas survive during the COVID-19 pandemic with its Kino Marquee initiative. And that continues in the month of June with the release of three restored classics in queer cinema that were well ahead of their time.

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Kino Lorber is set to release three films, “Mädchen in Uniform,” “Michael,” and “Victor & Victoria,” on Kino Marquee on June 12, and in honor of those classic films getting the spotlight, we’re thrilled to offer our readers an exclusive first look at the trailer for the new releases.

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Casting: 'Short Term 12' Star Keith Stanfield To Play Snoop Dogg In 'Straight Outta Compton' And More

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Casting: James Franco, Emma Roberts & More Join Anti-Gay Priest Drama 'Michael,' Ben Kingsley Helps ‘Tut’ & More

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What's Going On: Lenny Kravitz To Play Marvin Gaye In Julien Temple's 'Sexual Healing'; Michael Hutchence Biopics In The Works

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In Theaters: 'Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance' Declares 'This Means War'

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Review: 'Michael' A Provocative, Yet Banal Portrait Of A Monster

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