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The long-rumored Michael Jackson biopic is officially in the works, with Antoine Fuqua signed on to direct and Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson attached to star. Production is set to begin later this year, and it’s being made in partnership with Jackson’s estate.

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Michael, the new Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate, signed on a director last week in Training Day’s Antoine Fuqua. Today the film’s star has been revealed. Jaafar Jackson, son of Michael’s brother and Jackson 5 bandmate Jermaine, will play the pop mega-star, Deadline reports.

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