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Film / 2026
Michael
Directed by
Antoine Fuqua
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
The story
The story of Michael Jackson, one of the most influential artists the world has ever known, and his life beyond the music. His journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world, highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career.
Cast
Jaafar JacksonMichael
Colman DomingoJoseph Jackson
Nia LongKatherine Jackson
Juliano Krue ValdiYoung Michael
KeiLyn Durrel JonesBill Bray
Miles TellerJohn Branca
Larenz TateBerry Gordy
Laura HarrierSuzanne de Passe
Mike MyersWalter Yetnikoff
Kendrick SampsonQuincy Jones
Trey HortonMarlon Jackson
Rhyan HillTito Jackson
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Joseph David-JonesJackie Jackson
Jessica SulaLaToya Jackson
Deon ColeDon King
Judah EdwardsYoung Tito Jackso
Jayden HarvilleYoung Jermaine Jackson
Jaylen HunterYoung Marlon Jackson
Nathaniel Logan McIntyreYoung Jackie Jackson
Liv SymoneGladys Knight
Jamal HendersonJermaine Jackson
Michael Andrew BakerRecord Company Excecutive
Zach KenneyRecord Company Excecutive
Tiago MartinezBrandon
Amaya MendozaYoung LaToya Jackson
Angela Elayne GibbsNurse Bernadette
Albie SelznickPlastic Surgeon
Paul HippCommercial Director
Anna CariniToy Store Woman
Misha SuvorovAnimal Handler
John RabeReporter
Sophia VillegasGirl at Country Fair
Kale HillsPostal Worker
Christine FeketeOncology Nurse
Lincoln BodinHospital Kid (Michael)
Jasper IrvinHospital Kid (Curtis)
August DantusHospital Kid (John)
Jack McSherryHospital Kid (Rudy)
Michael Berry Jr.Senior Partner
Mark BloomSenior Partner
Kameron BrummerToy Store Kid
Anika BrooksShy Girl
Mikal BerryBodyguard
Alan LealGang Member
Jon BoogzGang Member
DeRon CashGang Member
Brandon TurnerGang Member
Kalan.FrFrGang Member
Brandon McKinnieGang Member
Brandon BrownGang Member
L.J. PricetagGang Member
Jerrel O'NealGang Member
Suga PopGang Member
Asia Fuqua"Thriller" Girlfriend
Tony von HalleAssistant Director
Jono PetrieJohn Landis
Monique LindseyYetnikoff Secretary
Zylan BrooksEMT
Rob BrownsteinDr. Harley (Burn Doctor)
Ryan Everett HaileyGreenroom Reporter
Emily ZapotocnySheryl Crow - 'Bad' Backup Singer
Cedric StephensDarryl Phinnessee - 'Bad' Backup Singer
Dennis BoydDorian Holley - 'Bad' Backup Singer
Darrell 'Silver' HughesKevin Dorsey - 'Bad' Backup Singer
Frescia BelmarJennifer Batten (uncredited)
Prince JacksonVictory Tour Crew Member (uncredited)
Bill Corso"Thriller" Makeup Artist (uncredited)
Ryan MiloraMick Jagger (uncredited)
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