The film Michael surpassed $1 billion in global box office receipts. Jaafar Jackson spent two years preparing for his portrayal of Michael Jackson.
Jackson aimed to exceed the worldwide box office total of Bohemian Rhapsody. The production team shot the movie in Los Angeles.
Jackson collaborated with acting coach Angela Gibbs during his preparation. The actor initially sent an unsolicited voice note to producer Graham King while performing as Michael.
Colman Domingo portrays a grandfather in the production, while Nia Long plays Katherine. Jermaine Jackson, the father of Jackson and brother of Michael Jackson, watched the film for the first time at its Berlin premiere.
Jackson told his son he could not tell him apart from his late brother. Jackson met Michael Jackson in Paris during Fashion Week.
Jermaine Jackson provided his son with golf balls to throw before he could swing a club and later arranged for a weekly coach. The actor began playing golf at four years old.
Jermaine Jackson also brought his son to a recording studio to observe the creative process from scratch. Jackson watched his father and uncles perform as the Jackson 5 at a reunion concert in New York.
The actor's family maintained a Pictionary streak of 15 years and hosted 30 to 40 members at the house during holidays. Filming for Supermax took place in Australia for 40 days.
