Bigi ‘Blanket’ Jackson, the youngest child of Michael Jackson, made a surprise appearance on the set of the highly-anticipated biopic “Michael” in LA. The 22-year-old, who has mostly stayed out of the spotlight, recently celebrated his directorial debut with the short film “Rochelles”. During the preview for the London premiere of “MJ: The Musical” in March, Bigi excited fans by reuniting with his siblings Paris and Prince. His appearance on set in LA, where he reportedly pretended to be his famous father in a hotel scene, is a significant development in the film’s casting. However, no further details are known at this time.
Passers-by in LA spotted a large crowd of fans below, eagerly reaching up to grab pillowcases that Bigi was throwing down from the window. It is unclear which aspect of his father’s life Bigi is recreating in this scene, but it is worth noting that he was famously dangled over a hotel balcony by Jackson when he was an infant. After facing backlash for his dangerous behavior, Jackson admitted to making a terrible mistake and stated that he would never intentionally endanger his children’s lives.
The cast of the Antoine Fuqua-directed film includes Jaafar Jackson, Jackson’s nephew, playing the role of the legendary music artist. Kat Graham portrays Diana Ross, Colman Domingo plays father Joe Jackson, Nia Long portrays mother Katherine, and Miles Teller takes on the role of entertainment lawyer John Branca. The film will also delve into the controversy surrounding Michael Jackson’s life, including the child abuse allegations that emerged after his death in 2009. Director Antoine aims to present the facts and provide insight into Michael as an artist and a human being, allowing viewers to form their own opinions about him.
BIGI JACKSON MAKES HEADLINES FOR SURPRISING REASON
Bigi Jackson, the youngest son of the late Michael Jackson, has recently made headlines for a surprising reason. While he has largely stayed away from the spotlight over the years, court filings obtained by USA Today revealed that Bigi is suing his grandmother Katherine over the use of funds from his father’s estate to cover her legal costs. This legal battle comes after Katherine appealed a court decision regarding the estate.
In addition to this legal drama, Bigi’s brother Jaafar has also been making waves in the entertainment industry. Production companies Universal Pictures and Lionsgate recently released first-look images of Jaafar as a music artist, and many have praised how similar he looks to his iconic uncle, Michael Jackson. In the images, Jaafar is seen singing on stage, wearing a white button-down shirt, white v-neck, black trousers, and sporting Jackson’s trademark hair.
Photographer Kevin Mazur, who used to photograph Michael Jackson during his career, expressed his excitement about Jaafar’s performance. He stated, “Seeing Jaafar perform, I thought, ‘Wow, it is Michael.’ The way he looks and acts, his mannerisms, everything – he’s Michael Jackson. For anyone who didn’t have the chance to see Michael perform live during his lifetime – this is how it was.”
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