Young Michael Jackson Found: Juliano Krue Valdi Cast in Biopic
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic has brought in 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi to play the younger Michael Jackson.
Valdi will appear in the film, which stars the late music legend’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, who will play the older Jackson in the film about the singer’s life.
“This opportunity is really important to me because Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, and he is very special in my heart. I’ve been dancing to his songs for five years now. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself. I love the energy of Michael Jackson,” Valdi said in a statement.
He will play the young Michael Jackson as he and his brothers rise to fame as the Jackson 5, the singing sensation behind such iconic hits as “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.”
The project will be directed by Antoine Fuqua,...
Valdi will appear in the film, which stars the late music legend’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, who will play the older Jackson in the film about the singer’s life.
“This opportunity is really important to me because Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, and he is very special in my heart. I’ve been dancing to his songs for five years now. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself. I love the energy of Michael Jackson,” Valdi said in a statement.
He will play the young Michael Jackson as he and his brothers rise to fame as the Jackson 5, the singing sensation behind such iconic hits as “I Want You Back,” “ABC” and “I’ll Be There.”
The project will be directed by Antoine Fuqua,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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