Biopic about Michael Jackson
This actor becomes Jacko’s father
Colman Domingo is currently in the Oscar race.
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Another important role has been cast: Colman Domingo plays Michael Jackson’s father Joe in the upcoming biopic about the singer.
For the lead role in the biopic “Rustin”. Colman Domingo, 54, just received an Oscar nomination. Now he plays another well-known person: Joseph “Joe” Jackson (1928-2018). The actor will portray the music manager and father of Michael Jackson (1958-2009) in the upcoming biopic about the singer. This was given by Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International According to US media reports announced in a press release.
The biographical film “Michael” is scheduled to be released in April 2025. The King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, 27, takes on the leading role. “I am excited to be part of a film that explores both the complicated soul of the legendary Michael Jackson and his influence on music and culture as a global icon,” said Domingo.
Colman Domingo is ‘overwhelmed’ by Jaafar Jackson
The 54-year-old added that not only is he lucky enough to portray a “complex” character with Joe Jackson, “I also have a front row seat to Jaafar’s incredible transformation.” After seeing him rehearse, Domingo continued, “I was blown away.” There is something divine about the way Jaafar portrays his late uncle. His talent and the embodiment of Michael’s essence are simply on another level.
Oscar nomination for Obama film
Colman Domingo has already enjoyed success with his appearances in the series “Euphoria” as well as in the films “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “Zola”. The actor is now in the running for an Oscar for the first time. For the role of the civil rights activist Bayard Rustin (1912-1987) in the film “Rustin”, produced by Barack, 62, and Michelle Obama, 60, he competes in the “Best Actor” category against Bradley Cooper (“Maestro”) and Paul Giamatti (“The Holdovers”), Cillian Murphy (“Oppenheimer”) and Jeffrey Wright (“American Fiction”).