Jaafar Jackson Reveals Michael Sequel Is Already in the Works
Jaafar Jackson is winning hearts worldwide with his powerful portrayal of Michael Jackson in ‘Michael’ while preparing to step into a new phase of his career beyond the iconic biopic.
Jaafar Jackson is riding high on the phenomenal success of Michael, the biopic that has taken the box office by storm and turned him into one of Hollywood’s most talked-about new stars.
To add to that, he recently made his Met Gala debut. Jaafar made headlines this week at the 2026 Met Gala wearing a custom Ralph Lauren-inspired black velvet look that subtly referenced Michael Jackson’s iconic style.
Before making his presence felt at the fashion extravaganza, the humble actor revealed that a sequel to Michael will soon be in the works.
Jaafar plays the role of his uncle, Michael Jackson, in the biopic. Reports suggest that he has portrayed the role to perfection.
In an interview published in USA Today, the actor revealed that the movie performed far beyond his expectations.
“I couldn't have been happier to see the joy and love that the film brought to a lot of people. It definitely exceeded my expectations.”
When asked whether being Michael’s nephew felt like an advantage or a responsibility, he replied: “It’s a culmination of both. Having those close family ties definitely gives you a bigger responsibility going into it, but it also allows me to trust my instincts even more, knowing we share the same blood. At the same time, I had to avoid looking at it as just a family member playing another family member and instead focus on truly breaking down who Michael was as a human being.”
He further added: “The stories I've heard about his work ethic and how disciplined he was as a perfectionist really inspired me. It could be one single move he'd work on for five or six hours. I always remember hearing the story that he would rehearse until he wasn't able to walk up a flight of stairs. I took that and applied it in my own way through the discipline I brought to my moves and script work.”
Jaafar’s performance has received strong praise from audiences and many critics. Many viewers have been amazed by how closely he recreates Michael Jackson’s voice, dancing, facial expressions, and stage presence.
However, despite the enormous success of Michael, Jaafar is not planning to stay in one lane. The rising star is now eager to explore completely different roles and prove himself beyond the shadow of the iconic pop legend. With Hollywood already taking notice, it seems Jaafar Jackson’s journey is only just beginning.
