Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
_Michael_ star—and nephew to the ‘King of Pop’ himself—Jaafar Jackson breaks down everything he did to become Michael Jackson. The American actor talks through every step of his journey towards becoming Michael: from practicing Michael Jackson’s iconic moves at Hayvenhurst to learning how Michael would use his costume during a dance.
#MichaelJackson #Michael #JaafarJackson
00:00 - Becoming Michael Jackson
00:16 - Casting: “I’d never acted, I never wanted to…”
03:39 - Research: “It was important for me to understand the human side of Michael”
06:51 - Training: “It was a spiritual journey for me”
11:24 - Costume: “For Michael, that was his armor”
13:21 - Mannerisms: “There were a few moments I felt he was present”
*Credits:*
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Talent: Jaafar Jackson
Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Nick Massey
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Hollie Ortiz
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Global Head of Video: Leo Fernandez
Executive Producer: Cara Marceante
Director, Creative: Nick Collett
Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney
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_Michael_ star—and nephew to the ‘King of Pop’ himself—Jaafar Jackson breaks down everything he did to become Michael Jackson. The American actor talks through every step of his journey towards becoming Michael: from practicing Michael Jackson’s iconic moves at Hayvenhurst to learning how Michael would use his costume during a dance.
#MichaelJackson #Michael #JaafarJackson
00:00 - Becoming Michael Jackson
00:16 - Casting: “I’d never acted, I never wanted to…”
03:39 - Research: “It was important for me to understand the human side of Michael”
06:51 - Training: “It was a spiritual journey for me”
11:24 - Costume: “For Michael, that was his armor”
13:21 - Mannerisms: “There were a few moments I felt he was present”
*Credits:*
Director: Kristen DeVore
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: Phil Ceconi
Talent: Jaafar Jackson
Producer: Sam Dennis
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Talent Booker: Lauren Mendoza
Camera Operator: Nick Massey
Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
Production Assistant: Fernando Barajas; Hollie Ortiz
Post Production Supervisor: Jess Dunn
Post Production Coordinator: Stella Shortino
Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Global Head of Video: Leo Fernandez
Executive Producer: Cara Marceante
Director, Creative: Nick Collett
Director, Programming: Jeremy Clowney
Still haven’t subscribed to GQ on YouTube? ►► bit.ly/2iij5wt
Subscribe to GQ magazine and get rare swag: bit.ly/2xNBH3i
ABOUT GQ
For more than 50 years, GQ has been the premier men’s magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. In that tradition, GQ’s video channel covers every part of a man’s life, from entertainment and sports to fashion and grooming advice. Welcome to the modern guide to style advice, dating tips, celebrity videos, music, sports and more.
youtube.com/user/GQVideos
