Jaafar Jackson's Deep Dive into Michael Jackson's World

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Jafar Jackson is channeling his uncle Michael Jackson for the upcoming

biopic, Michael, and he went all in by crashing at the family's

Havenhurst, a state in Encino.

To really get inside Michael's head, he slept right on the floor, soaking

up the energy of the place where he grew up for 15 years.

He poured over Michael's personal journals, poems, mantras, and

affirmations to build that authentic vibe.

Jafar even turned one room into a research hub, and hit the old

dance space where Michael trained, practicing moves in the same spot.

This hands-on approach hit him deep, reshaping his whole perspective,

and letting him feel Michael's world without faking it.

He credits the estate with elevating his performance, turning it into more

than just imitation.

The family still owns Havenhurst, keeping it private, but

they opened it up for filming key scenes in the movie, reliving memories

there, like spotting familiar chairs and chains, stirred up real emotions

while working alongside actors like Neil Long as his grandma.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film traces Michael's rise from Jackson, five

kids to his epic triumphs and heart breaks, dropping in theaters April 24.