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The Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic, 'Michael,' Has Just Cast Their Prince of Pop · Direct From Hollywood with Ryan Seacrest

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Speaker 1: Direct from Hollywood with Ryan Seacrest. Michael Jackson is widely
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Speaker 1: considered one of the greatest singers and dancers in pop
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Speaker 1: music history, with an iconic, instantly recognizable face and style.
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Speaker 1: So casting the leading the upcoming biopick Michael could have
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Speaker 1: been incredibly challenging, but it's just been confirmed. They didn't
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Speaker 1: have to search very far. Jafar Jackson, Michael's actual nephew
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Speaker 1: and son of his brother Jermaine, has landed the coveted role.
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Speaker 1: According to a post may be the film's director Antoine Fuqua,
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Speaker 1: Jafar's an almost startling resemblance to his late uncle, but
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Speaker 1: even more importantly, he shares his gift with music, which
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Speaker 1: he's been making since the age of twelve. His voice
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Speaker 1: has a similar tone and timber to Michael's, and his
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Speaker 1: impressive dancing is clearly inspired by Michael as well. Michael
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Speaker 1: is expected to shoot later this year that's Direct from Hollywood.