Nia Long Joins Cast of Michael Jackson Biopic as Katherine Jackson

Last
week,
the
excitement
surrounding
the
upcoming
Michael
Jackson
biopic
soared
as
it
was
announced
that
actor
Colman
Domingo
had
been
cast
as
Joe
Jackson,
the
patriarch
of
the
iconic
Jackson
family.
Now,
Nia
Long
has
been
added
to
the
star-studded
cast.

Actress
Nia
Long
has
officially
joined
the
ensemble,
stepping
into
the
role
of
Katherine
Jackson,
the
beloved
matriarch
of
the
Jackson
family.
The
announcement,
reported
by
Deadline,
marks
a
pivotal
moment
in
the
production
of
“Michael,”
directed
by
Antoine
Fuqua
and
set
to
hit
theaters
globally
on
April
18,
2025.

Producer
Graham
King
expressed
his
admiration
for
Nia
Long’s
talent
and
her
profound
connection
to
the
material,
emphasizing
her
dedication
to
honoring
Katherine
Jackson
and
the
profound
love
she
held
for
her
son,
Michael.
“Beyond
Nia’s
incredible
talent,
I
was
deeply
moved
by
her
connection
to
the
material
and
her
commitment
to
honoring
Katherine
and
the
love
she
had
for
her
son,”
King
stated,
highlighting
the
emotional
depth
Long
brings
to
her
portrayal
of
the
Jackson
family
matriarch.

Director
Antoine
Fuqua
echoed
King’s
sentiments,
praising
Long’s
ability
to
deliver
iconic
performances
that
resonate
with
audiences
long
after
the
credits
roll.
Fuqua
expressed
his
excitement
to
collaborate
with
Long,
emphasizing
the
significance
of
her
portrayal
of
Katherine
Jackson,
a
woman
who
served
as
the
glue,
the
rock,
and
the
heart
of
the
Jackson
family
during
both
their
brightest
moments
and
their
most
challenging
times.

“Nia
has
delivered
iconic
performances
throughout
her
career.
I’ve
been
a
fan
for
a
long
time
because
her
characters
stay
with
you.
I’m
excited
to
now
work
alongside
her
as
she
pours
all
of
that
into
Katherine
Jackson:
a
woman
who
was
the
glue,
the
rock,
and
the
heart
of
the
Jackson
family
during
its
best
and
its
most
turbulent
times,”
Fuqua
remarked,
underscoring
the
importance
of
Long’s
contribution
to
bringing
Katherine
Jackson’s
story
to
life
on
the
big
screen.

As
the
production
of
“Michael”
continues
to
unfold,
the
casting
of
Nia
Long
as
Katherine
Jackson
adds
another
layer
of
depth
and
authenticity
to
the
highly
anticipated
biopic.

Will
you
be
watching?