Prince Jackson on Cousin's Michael Jackson Portrayal

0:00On April 24, Prince Jackson just opened up about watching his cousin, Jafar, step into the role of his late dad, Michael Jackson, in the new biopic, called Michael, the 29-year-old who lost his father back when he was only 12 in 2009, called the whole thing an emotional highlight of his life. The movie hit theaters this past Friday and dives into Michael's early days and climbed to fame. On ABC News, Prince shared how seeing Jafar all done up in hair and makeup hit him hard, like his dad was right there again. Jafar, also 29 and Michael's nephew, nailed the look so spot on that Prince had to step away for a second to collect himself. Family reactions have been super positive, with lots of Jackson showing up on set to support. Prince said they all had faith in Jafar, but he straight up blew past what anyone expected, leaving everyone impressed and proud. The film spotlights Michael's off-stage world and those killer early solo performances. You'll see Coleman Domingo as dad Joseph, Nia Long, as mom Catherine, and a young kid

1:04Juliano Crue Valde handling little Michael after a global search. Landed Jafar in the lead, it's wild how this biopic brings back those vibes for the family, while giving fans a fresh look at the legend start, Michael's packing theaters right. Now, pop culture, powered by AI, this is entertainment and celebrity news today.