Recognized among Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch
Jaafar attended the Newport Beach Film Festival honors as one of Variety’s 2026 10 Actors to Watch, recognized for Michael.
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Jaafar Jackson is an American singer and dancer behind “Got Me Singing” who made his acting debut playing his uncle in Michael.
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musetv.netWatch MUSE TV’s interviewLooks back on music, golf and becoming Michael
In a GQ Middle East interview, Jaafar traced his path from childhood golf ambitions to studio work and his film debut. He also discussed what might come next.
gqmiddleeast.comRead the GQ Middle East interviewJoins the cast of Supermax
Jaafar was reported to have joined Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb in Supermax, an action thriller directed by David Gordon Green. Details of his character were being kept under wraps.
cinemablend.comRead the casting reportWins Best Actor at the Astra Midseason Movie Awards
The Hollywood Creative Alliance named Jaafar Best Actor for Michael in its 2026 midseason awards.
nextbestpicture.comSee the winnersMichael reaches US theaters
Jaafar stars as his uncle Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic, his first acting role. The film follows Michael’s journey from the Jackson Five into his solo career.
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