Jaafar Jackson and Three Others to Attend Japan Premiere of Biopic Michael
The Japan premiere brings the lead actor, who is also Michael Jackson's real nephew, and the director of a biopic that has already become the highest-grossing biographical film in North America to promote the film in a key international market.
Key Facts
- The Japan premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is scheduled for June 4 in Tokyo, with the film opening in Japanese theaters on June 12.
- Jaafar Jackson, Michael Jackson's nephew and the film's lead actor, will attend the Japan premiere along with Juliano Valdi (young Michael Jackson), producer Graham King, and director Antoine Fuqua.
- The film has earned over $700 million worldwide and $280 million in North America as of May 21, since its North American release in April.
- The event will include a red carpet party and a screening with stage greetings.
- Poster visuals for Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and SCREENX formats were released alongside the premiere announcement.
Reporting from 2 sources: Eiga Natalie, Cinema Today.
Jaafar Jackson, the nephew of Michael Jackson and the lead actor in the biopic "Michael," will visit Japan for the film's Japan premiere on June 4. He will be joined by Juliano Valdi, who plays young Michael Jackson; producer Graham King; and director Antoine Fuqua. The event, set for June 4, will include a red carpet party and a screening with stage greetings. The film, which traces Michael Jackson's life from his Jackson 5 childhood to his global stardom, has earned over $700 million worldwide since its North American release in April. It is directed by Antoine Fuqua, known for "Training Day" and "The Equalizer" series, and produced by Graham King, who produced "Bohemian Rhapsody." The film opens in Japanese theaters on June 12. Alongside the premiere announcement, poster visuals for Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and SCREENX formats were also released.
The Japan premiere of "Michael" will take place on June 4 at a venue in Tokyo. The four visiting guests are Jaafar Jackson, making his first trip to Japan; Juliano Valdi, whose Michael Jackson dance videos on social media drew attention; producer Graham King, who previously produced "Bohemian Rhapsody"; and director Antoine Fuqua. The event will feature a red carpet party and a screening with stage greetings. The film's North American box office has reached $280 million as of May 21, and its worldwide total has surpassed $700 million, according to the sources. The supporting cast includes Coleman Domingo as father Joseph Jackson, Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, Kendrick Sampson as music producer Quincy Jones, and Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca. The screenplay is by John Logan. The poster visuals for Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and SCREENX formats use gold and black color schemes to emphasize Michael Jackson's stage presence.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- Eiga Natalie マイケル・ジャクソン旧宅で特訓、甥ジャファーが「Michael／マイケル」の準備期間語る（コメントあり）
- Cinema Today 『Michael／マイケル』マイケル・ジャクソン役に実の甥を起用した理由｜シネマトゥデイ