Michael Cooper Jr.

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​Michael Cooper Jr. is an American actor who began his acting career in theater at the age of nine. He transitioned to film in 2020 and is known for his role as Malik in the 2022 film "On The Come Up."

He starred as Justin Edwards in the Netflix's series "Forever." Adapted from Judy Blume's 1975 novel and reimagined by Mara Brock Akil, the series follows the love story of two Black teenagers navigating their first romantic relationship in 2018 Los Angeles.

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Wood Harris as Eric and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards in Episode 105 of ForeverLovie Simone as Keisha Clark and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards in Episode 104 of Forever.Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 108 of Forever.Yusef Thomas as Rodney and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards in Episode 106 of Forever.Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Marvin Winans III as Jaden Edwards in Episode 104 of ForeverMichael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in 'Forever' Season 1 Episode 8Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 105 of ForeverMichael Cooper Jr. attends Netflix's 'Forever' Los Angeles Special Screening and After Party at TUDUM TheaterLovie Simone as Keisha Clark and Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards in Episode 102 of 'Forever.'Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 105 of 'Forever.'Michael Cooper Jr. as Justin Edwards and Lovie Simone as Keisha Clark in Episode 101 of Forever

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