‘Michael’ Raises A Good Question About Celebrity Biopics
The film’s first teaser glorifies the King of Pop’s iconic career, but will it provide a full picture of his life? This article draws from HuffPost’s weekly culture and entertainment newsletter, The Culture Catchall.
Audiences have never been more eager to watch a real-life story we know so well, especially if you’re a devoted Michael Jackson fan. Despite this familiarity, excitement surged when Lionsgate released the first teaser for the much-anticipated biopic “Michael.”
Teaser Highlights
The minute-long trailer features Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson (son of Jermaine Jackson), transformed into the music legend with dazzling accuracy. From the signature sequined outfits to iconic dance moves and famous album eras like Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad, the film seems to faithfully recreate key moments of Jackson’s career.
Cast and Characters
- Jaafar Jackson as Michael Jackson
- Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones
- Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson
- Nia Long as Katherine Jackson
- Miles Teller as John Branca, Jackson’s attorney
Many fans praised the first look at Antoine Fuqua’s direction and the film’s strong attention to detail.
“The movie, from what we can tell so far, appears to recreate all the pivotal moments of Jackson’s career.”
Author's summary: The “Michael” teaser impresses with detailed homage to Michael Jackson’s career but raises questions about how fully the biopic will capture his complex life.