'It's going to blow people away': Miles Teller on Michael Jackson's biopic
Miles Teller in 'Top Gun: Maverick'.
Actor Miles Teller is gearing up for late pop star Michael Jackson's biopic. Ever since the announcement, the movie has been one of the most anticipated projects.
Last month, the casting for the movie was announced. In the film, Teller will be playing the crucial role of Jackson's former manager lawyer John Branca, whoisthe co-executor of Jackson's property and also the producer of the biopic.
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During Sunday's Vanity Fair Oscars party, the Top Gun actor was asked about the upcoming biopic that will reportedly address all the controversial lawsuits and sexual assault cases levied against the late star.
Reacting to the question, Teller said that he's obviously considered all of that before taking up the role.
“You only get so many opportunities in this business to make films,” said the actor.
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“I'm really excited to be a part of it. I think it's going to blow people away," he added.
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Further talking about how he's preparing for the role, the actor said, “I think you just try to inundate yourself with as much information as you can.”
“Regardless of what you know or what your opinion may be, Michael is one of the greatest to ever do it, if not the greatest,” said the actor. “He deserves a movie, and I'm excited to be a part of it," the actor added, expressingexcitement of being a part of the project.
"I just like being a part of the team if you come from theater; I think the word ensemble means a lot," he said further.
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the movie will starJackson’s real nephew, Jaafar Jackon inthe titular role. Juliano Krue Valdi, 9, will play the younger Michael.
Colman Domingo will play the role of Michael's father Joe Jackson with Nia Long as his mother Katherine Jackson.
Michael's four brothers have also been cast in the film. Jamal R. Henderson will portray the role of Jermaine Jackson, while Jayden Harville will play the young version. Tre Horton will play Marlon Jackson, and Jaylen Lyndon Hunter will be the younger version of Marlon.
Rhyan Hill and Judah Edwards will play the role ofTito, while Joseph David-Jones and Nathaniel Logan McIntyre will play the elder and younger versions of Jackie Jackson.
Michael Jackson's biopicis set to hit theatres on April 18, 2025.
