Antoine Fuquawants to be startin' something.
The director is assembling an ensemble cast for his upcomingMichael Jacksonbiopic, simply titledMichael.
Fuqua (Training Day) will direct from a script byJohn Logan(Skyfall,Gladiator).
Jaafar Jackson and Michael Jackson.Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images; Frank Edwards/Fotos International/Getty Images
Let’s take a look at the cast and their real-life counterparts.
“It’s uncanny how much he’s like Michael,” Fuquatold EW.
“Sounds like him, dances like him, sings.
Juliano Krue Valdi and Michael Jackson.Glen Wilson; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
It’s really uncanny.
If you don’t believe him, just take a look at the picture.
But finding someone to embody the preternaturally talented young Michael is a tall order.
Colman Domingo and Joe Jackson.Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images; David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images
Joe Jackson has long remained a controversial figure thanks to his reputation as a hard-driving, singularly focused man.
Perhaps his second Oscar nomination is on the horizon?
I am honored to bring her voice to the screen and share Michael Jackson’s story with audiences everywhere.
Nia Long, Katherine Jackson.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images; Alain BENAINOUS/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images
Now he’ll embody one of the most enduring figures in Jackson’s life.
As one of the co-executors of Jackson’s estate, Branca is serving as a producer on the film.
To make his biopic, you oughta feature his brothers and bandmates.
Miles Teller and John Branca.Roy Rochlin/WireImage; Bryan Steffy/Getty Images
Harville will be making his film debut, while Henderson previously appeared inMindhunter.
His career has mostly focused on music producing and appearing on reality television.
Im thrilled to bring this extraordinary group of actors and performers to worldwide audiences in this film.
Jayden Harville, Jermaine Jackson, and Jamal L. Henderson.Courtesy Lionsgate; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Jaylen Lyndon Hunter and Tre Horton will share the role of Marlon Jackson.
He’s also led a steady career as a blues musician since 2003.
Judah Edwards and Rhyan Hill will share the role of the third Jackson brother.
Jaylen Lendon Hunter, Marlon Jackson, and Tre Horton.Courtesy Lionsgate; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Jackie Jackson enjoyed an expanded role as a vocalist in the Jacksons following Michael’s departure.
He also had a brief solo career and has founded two record companies.
Graham is a recording artist, whose fourth studio album,Long Hot Summer,recently dropped.
Judah Edwards, Tito Jackson, and Rhyan Hill.Courtesy Lionsgate; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
She also starred in Netflix rom-comLove in the Villa.
Jessica Sula as La Toya Jackson
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The Jackson family adds another member.
Jessica Sula joins the cast as middle daughter and fifth child of the Jackson clan,La Toya Jackson.
Nathaniel Logan McEntyre, Jackie Jackson, and Joseph David-Jones.Courtesy Lionsgate; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
In addition to leading Netflix’sGodless,Sula starred opposite Anya Taylor-Joy in M. Night Shyamalan’sSplit.
Symone is best known to audiences for recurring on Starz’sPower Book III: Raising Kanan.
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Larenz Tate and Berry Gordy.Jason Mendez/Getty; Ebet Roberts/Redferns
Kat Graham and Diana Ross.JC Olivera/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty; Paul Natkin/Getty
Jessica Sula and La Toya Jackson.Theo Wargo/Getty; Images Press/IMAGES/Getty
Liv Symone and Gladys Knight.Patrick Marcigliano; RB/Redferns
Kendrick Sampson and Quincy Jones.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Bonnie Schiffman/Getty
KeiLyn Durrel Jones.Kiirstn Pagan
