Domingo will join Michael Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar, who will be playing the King of Pop in the film.
As the manager of the Jackson 5, Joe Jackson was instrumental in the their success, but he was also accused of physical and emotional abuse by his children, including Michael. Director Fuqua said that Domingo has the “incredible range” needed to bring the controversial father to life in the new film.
“Colman puts in the work to deeply inhabit his characters and understand their true essence and motivation,” Fuqua shared. “I’m grateful to be working with an actor with his passion and ability to portray the many sides of Joe Jackson: a husband, a father and a manager.”
Domingo’s cast announcement comes on the heels of his first Oscar nomination for best actor for his performance as civil rights leader Bayard Rustin in the Netflix film “Rustin.” He also received BAFTA award, Golden Globe award and Screen Actors Guild award nominations for his portrayal.
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