Prince Jackson on Michael's Biopic: A Family Affair

0:00It's April 24th. This is Durham News Today, Local News Powered by AI. Prince Jackson, Michael's 29-year-old eldest son, just opened up about the new biopic he executive produced. The Flick drops in theaters tomorrow, April 24th, starring his cousin Jafar Jackson as the King of Pop alongside names like Coleman Domingo, Miles Teller, and Neal Long. Prince says it aims to spark that pure nostalgia and family vibe for folks who grew up on the Jackson 5 and the Jackson's. He wants younger crowds to get the real grind behind Michael's rise to stardom and all that hard work. Seeing Jafar and full hair and make up hit Prince hard emotionally, like seeing his dad alive again after all these years. He had to step outside just to keep it together, calling it one of the greatest experiences of his life. Authenticity topped the challenges in making the film, with the goal to show Michael as a real person for audiences of all ages. The extended family's been super supportive, many even visited the set, and they're all

1:02blown away by Jafar's performance. Overall, Prince is inspired and proud, helping this fun ride contextualizes his dad's legacy, while keeping the entertainment on point for everyone.