Michael Jackson Biopic: Jaafar Nails King of Pop Role

0:00It's April 23rd, this is Music News Today, your AI-powered source for everything music. The new biopic Michael just hit UK cinemas on April 22nd telling the story of Michael Jackson from his Jackson 5 days to the top of his game with the bad album. His nephew, Jafar Jackson, steps into the king of pop role and the film got full backing from Michael's estate. Janet Jackson turned down any portrayal of herself in the movie according to her sister, Latoya. While most of the family from that era shows up on screen, Janet's the big exception, keeping her distance from the project. Latoya had high praise for Jafar, saying his performance is so spot on that the family felt like they were watching Michael himself. Fans and critics are buzzing too, with the film eyeing a massive, E-50 million dollar worldwide opening weekend, a new record for music, biopics. Their production hit snags with reshoots to tweet the ending, since they couldn't depict Michael's past legal battles.

1:02Director Antoine Fuqua, even weighed in, questioning some accuses modus without claiming to know the full truth. Box office numbers like Bohemian Rhapsody's $910 million haul, said a high bar. But early signs point to Michael holding its own as, the Jackson legacy keeps dropping beats on the big screen.