Michael Jackson’s biopic is finally taking shape as makers have cast Juliano Krue Valdi in the leading role as the young King of Pop. The nine-year-old actor has been cast as a young Michael Jackson in the biopic that will tell the story of how Michael became the world’s most famous entertainer that we know today.
The Michael Jackson biopic will have Juliano Valdi play Jackson “as he and his brothers rise to fame as the Jackson 5”.
In a statement, Valdi said, “This opportunity is really important to me because Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, and he is very special in my heart. I’ve been dancing to his songs for five years now. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself. I love the energy of Michael Jackson.”
Krue has amassed nearly 150,000 followers on Instagram and is known for his Jackson-inspired dance moves and costumes.
Valdi is repped by Tanesia Tramell at 117 Artists Management and Paradigm.
Here Juliano performing as Michael in Las Vegas:
Meanwhile, Jaafar Jackson posted a picture taken by his brother Jourdynn Jackson of himself doing the toes stating “The Journey Starts Monday”:
