_Michael_ star—and nephew to the ‘King of Pop’ himself—Jaafar Jackson breaks down everything he did to become Michael Jackson. The American actor talks through every step of his journey towards becoming Michael: from practicing Michael Jackson’s iconic moves at Hayvenhurst to learning how Michael would use his costume during a dance. #MichaelJackson #Michael #JaafarJackson 00:00 - Becoming Michael Jackson 00:16 - Casting: “I’d never acted, I never wanted to…” 03:39 - Research: “It was important for me to understand the human side of Michael” 06:51 - Training: “It was a spiritual journey for me” 11:24 - Costume: “For Michael, that was his armor” 13:21 - Mannerisms: “There were a few moments I felt he was present” *Credits:* Director: Kristen DeVore Director of Photography: Grant Bell Editor: Phil Ceconi Talent: Jaafar Jackson Producer: Sam Dennis Line Producer: Jen Santos Production Manager: Evie Roop Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza Camera Operator: Nick Massey Sound Mixer: Kari Barber Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Hollie Ortiz Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi Assistant Editor: Andy Morell Global Head of Video: Leo Fernandez Executive Producer: Cara Marceante Director, Creative: Nick Collett Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: https://bit.ly/2xNBH3i Join the GQ Discord to talk men's fashion, watches, and more: https://discord.gg/gqmagazine ABOUT GQ For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos
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Dude had quite possibly the toughest movie role in history. I’m glad he’s getting praise for his portrayal
don’t bother listening to what any reviews will tell you, go and see this movie in theatres as soon as you can.
Only a Jackson can play a Jackson
its not nepotism, its LEGACY!! he honoured his uncle so much, this film is amazing
he is even soft spoken like his uncle :)
Jaafar's performance was so hauntingly accurate and so natural my jaw was on the floor. Truly one of the most pitch-perfect casting decisions of all time.
The fact that this was his first time ACTING ?? ICONIC
I'm so happy Katherine is still here to see this.
I'll never get over how unbelievably perfect job Jaafar did. So unreal. I hope he's so proud of himself.
My guy, you didn't play Micheal, you BECAME him
And the Oscar goes to Jaafar Jackson
Wait this was jaafar’s first time ACTING???? Whattttt 🤯🤯🤯
This gotta be one of the greatest acting debuts ever
Yeah he delivered. Halfway through the movie I thought I was watching the actual MJ. It was crazy.
Jaafar you deserve all the flowers, you did a awesome job 👏🏿
Jaafar did his whole family proud! I almost broke down into tears several times throughout the film 😭 It's like Katherine Jackson said, it was like MJ was brought back to us for just a little bit 😭 Go watch the movie ya'll ignore the critics!
Saw the movie last night and will be seeing it again!
You can call it nepotism, but Jafar seems like a kind soul and a true artist. I hope this really does open more doors for him beyond his last name
Jaafar was out of this world but i also want to draw attention to the actor who played Micheal as a child he was astonishingly superb also
You honored your uncle so humbly. Well done kid.