Jaafar Jackson Says Cut Scenes Sharpened His Acting for ‘Michael 2’

WHO:

Coming Soon - Jaafar Jackson is set to reprise his role as his late uncle, Michael Jackson.

AllHipHop - Jaafar Jackson discussed deleted footage from *Michael*.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - *Michael 2*, a sequel to the biopic, is in development.

Coming Soon - Jaafar Jackson expressed confidence about reprising his role and said acting in the sequel would be easier than in the first movie.

AllHipHop - Jaafar Jackson credited deleted scenes from *Michael* with making him a better actor.

Coming Soon - The first biopic achieved global box-office success.

AllHipHop - California approved production tax support for the sequel.

WHERE:

Coming Soon - Jaafar Jackson spoke about portraying Michael Jackson at the Newport Beach Film Festival.

AllHipHop - California approved production tax support for the project.

WHEN:

AllHipHop - Jaafar Jackson discussed the deleted footage while awaiting dates for the sequel’s production.

WHY:

Coming Soon - Jaafar Jackson was asked about his approach to portraying Michael Jackson in the sequel.

AllHipHop - Jaafar Jackson said the deleted scenes helped improve his acting.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 20:24 UTC)

A sequel to the Michael Jackson biopic, *Michael 2*, is in development, with Jaafar Jackson expected to reprise his role as his late uncle. Speaking at the Newport Beach Film Festival, Jackson said he feels confident about returning and expects acting in the sequel to be easier than it was in the first movie. The original biopic achieved global box-office success. Jackson also discussed footage cut from *Michael*, saying the deleted scenes helped him become a better actor. He made those comments while awaiting production dates for the sequel. California has approved production tax support for the project, providing a financial boost as preparations continue. Jackson was asked about his approach to portraying the music legend again, and described the experience he gained on the first film as valuable preparation for the next chapter.