Get the latest gossip

Nia Long to Portray Family Matriarch Katherine Jackson in Upcoming Michael Jackson Biopic


The film is currently slated for release in April 2025.

Nine-year-old actor Juliano Krue Valdi will portray Michael during his formative years in the Jackson 5. Titled Michael, the forthcoming biopic will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, the filmmaker behind 2001’s Oscar-winning Training Day and 2022’s Will Smith-starring Emancipation. “Beyond Nia’s incredible talent, I was deeply moved by her connection to the material and her commitment to honoring Katherine and the love she had for her son,” said King in a press statement.

Get the Android app

Or read this on Billboard

Read more on:

Photo of katherine jackson

katherine jackson

Photo of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Related news:

News photo

Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Sets Nia Long As Matriarch Katherine Jackson

News photo

Nia Long to Play Michael Jackson’s Mom in ‘Michael’ Biopic

News photo

Michael Jackson's youngest son Bigi, 21, who is best known as Blanket, is seen in rare photo with his cousins Randy, Donte, Royal and Jermajesty