The Michael Jackson biopic has a release date and a final trailer. ‘Michael’, directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, the late pop superstar’s nephew and son of Jermaine Jackson, in the title role, hits theaters April 24th. The film traces Jackson’s story from his discovery as the lead of the Jackson Five through his rise as one of the most ambitious and iconic entertainers in history, with the official synopsis promising a front-row seat to both his life offstage and some of his most legendary performances.
The cast assembled around Jaafar Jackson is formidable. Miles Teller plays Jackson’s advisor and attorney John Branca, Colman Domingo steps into the role of father Joe Jackson, Nia Long portrays mother Katherine Jackson, and Larenz Tate takes on Motown founder Berry Gordy. Kat Graham plays Diana Ross and Laura Harrier portrays music executive Suzanne de Passe.
The companion soundtrack arrives the same day, collecting 13 tracks spanning the Jackson Five era through Jackson’s peak solo years. It moves from “I’ll Be There” and “Never Can Say Goodbye” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and “Bad,” a concise but well-chosen document of one of pop music’s most extraordinary catalogs.
‘Michael’ opens in theaters April 24th. The soundtrack is available for pre-order now on CD and 2-LP vinyl.
‘Michael’ Soundtrack Track Listing:
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
Never Can Say Goodbye – Jackson 5
Who’s Lovin’ You – Jackson 5
Medley: I Want You Back / ABC / The Love You Save (Live) – The Jacksons
Ben (Live) – The Jacksons
Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
Beat It
Thriller
Billie Jean
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Human Nature
Workin’ Day and Night
Bad