Nia Lengthy To Play Michael Jackson’s Mother In New Film

Nia Lengthy will play Jackson household matriarch Katherine Jackson within the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. The veteran actress joins a forged that additionally consists of Colman Domingo and Jaafar Jackson.

Antoine Fuqua (Coaching Day, The Equalizer) serves because the director for the movement image in regards to the King of Pop. Lionsgate’s Michael is anticipated to reach in American theaters on April 18, 2025.

“Nia has delivered iconic performances all through her profession,” Antoine Fuqua mentioned in an announcement reported by Selection. “I’ve been a fan for a very long time as a result of her characters stick with you.”

He continued, “I’m excited to now work alongside her as she pours all of that into Katherine Jackson: a girl who was the glue, the rock, and the guts of the Jackson household throughout its finest and its most turbulent occasions.”

Earlier than taking over the a part of Katherine Jackson in Michael, Nia Lengthy starred in movies similar to Boyz n the Hood, Friday and The Finest Man. Lengthy additionally appeared in tv sequence like The Contemporary Prince of Bel-Air, Empire and NCIS: Los Angeles.

Colman Domingo will painting Michael Jackson’s father, Joe Jackson, in Antoine Fuqua’s film. The Academy of Movement Image Arts and Sciences introduced Domingo scored a 2024 Finest Actor Oscar nomination for Rustin.

Jaafar Jackson will channel his uncle for the titular position in Michael. Earlier this month, Jaafar wrote on Instagram, “I’m humbled and honored to deliver my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all of the followers everywhere in the world, I’ll see you quickly.”