A-list actor undergoes dramatic transformation for upcoming Michael Jackson biopic

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00:00It's the transformation everyone's talking about.

00:02Miles Teller is nearly unrecognizable in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, Michael.

00:08The Top Gun stars stunned fans after a first-look image from the film went viral this week, showing

00:14him with longer hair and noticeable prosthetics.

00:17The 38-year-old actor takes on the role of John Branca, Michael Jackson's former attorney

00:22and manager, in the highly anticipated film.

00:25Reactions online were instant.

00:27One fan on X wrote, he looked so different, while others compared his look to Journey's

00:32Steve Perry.

00:33And of course, the internet had jokes.

00:35One user even said, Miles Teller's wig might be the most controversial part of this film.

00:41But despite the buzz around Teller's transformation, he's not playing the king of pop himself.

00:46That honor goes to Jafar Jackson, Michael's own nephew.

00:49Jafar, the 29-year-old son of Jermaine Jackson, announced back in 2023 that he'd be portraying

00:55his legendary uncle.

00:56On Instagram he shared, I'm humbled and honored to bring my uncle Michael's story to life.

01:02The film also boasts a powerhouse supporting cast, Coleman Domingo as Michael's father

01:06Joe Jackson, Nia Long as his mother Catherine, Jessica Sula as Latoya Jackson, Lorenz Tate

01:13as Motown founder Barry Gordy, Laura Harrier as music executive Suzanne DePass, and Kat Graham

01:19as Diana Ross.

01:21A trailer for Michael finally dropped this week after months of delays, giving fans a

01:26first glimpse into what promises to be a sweeping emotional journey through Jackson's life.

01:31Hugh, can you lower the lights for me please?

01:34Okay.

01:35But remember, in here, keep those feet still my man.

01:40According to the official synopsis, the film traces Michael's rise from child prodigy in

01:45the Jackson 5 to a global superstar, offering a look at both his artistry and the man behind

01:50the music.

01:52Michael Jackson passed away in 2009 at just 50 years old, following a fatal overdose.

01:57Michael is set to moonwalk into theaters on April 24th, 2026, and if this first look is

02:03any indication, fans are in for quite the transformation, both on and off screen.