May 24th 2024.
Bigi Jackson, also known as "Blanket" Jackson, was recently spotted on set in Los Angeles for the highly-anticipated biopic about his late father, Michael Jackson. The 22-year-old made quite the entrance as he was seen throwing pillowcases down to fans below. It's no surprise that Bigi's appearance caused quite a buzz, considering he has mostly stayed out of the spotlight throughout his life.
As the youngest of Michael Jackson's three children, Bigi was born Prince Michael Jackson II. While he may have kept a low profile, he recently made his directorial debut with the short film, Rochelles. And fans were delighted when he reunited with his siblings, Paris and Prince, at the preview for the London premiere of MJ: The Musical in March.
It's a significant development in the film's casting to see Bigi on set in LA, especially since he has kept a low profile thus far. Although no details are known yet, passers-by couldn't help but notice the huge crowd of fans down below, eagerly waiting for Bigi and waving mini flags as he launched pillowcases from the window.
It's unclear exactly which aspect of his father's life Bigi is recreating in this scene, where he is seen throwing pillowcases over the balcony. However, it is worth noting that this scene is particularly notable as Bigi was infamously dangled over a hotel balcony by Jackson as an infant. At the time, Jackson received a lot of backlash for his dangerous behavior and later admitted that it was a terrible mistake.
The film's cast, directed by Antoine Fuqua, includes Jaafar Jackson in the role of the legendary music artist. Other notable names include Kat Graham as Diana Ross, Colman Domingo as father Joe Jackson, Nia Long as mother Katherine, and Miles Teller as entertainment lawyer John Branca.
The King of Pop's life was full of controversy, including child abuse allegations that resurfaced after his sudden death in 2009. When asked about what the movie would cover, director Antoine stated that he wanted to show the facts as he knows them and give audiences a better understanding of Michael as an artist and a human being. He also wants to let people decide for themselves their feelings towards Michael Jackson.
Aside from his surprise appearance on set, Bigi has been making headlines for other reasons. In March, it was reported that he was suing his grandmother, Katherine, over her use of funds from his father's estate to cover her legal costs. This came after Katherine appealed a court decision regarding the estate.
As filming for the biopic continues, production companies Universal Pictures and Lionsgate released first-look images of Jaafar as the music artist, receiving praise for his striking resemblance to his uncle. In one of the images, Jaafar is seen performing on stage, donning Jackson's trademark hair and outfit. Kevin Mazur, a photographer who used to work with Michael Jackson, teased that Jaafar's performance is so reminiscent of his uncle's that it's as if audiences are watching the late legend himself on stage.
Fans can expect to see the biopic, titled "Michael," in theaters on April 28, 2025. And if you have a story, video, or pictures to share, get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They'd love to hear from you.
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