‘Michael’: See the Michael Jackson Biopic Cast vs. Their Real-Life Counterparts

'Michael' movie from Lionsgate
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Michael, Lionsgate’s biopic about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, finally arrives after years of speculation over when Hollywood would finally attempt a definitive portrait of one of the most enigmatic, influential, and controversial entertainers in music history.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, Jackson is played by his real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson and costars Miles Teller as attorney John Branca, Colman Domingo as his father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, Jessica Sula as sister LaToya, and Larenz Tate as Berry Gordy.