Becoming Michael with Jaafar Jackson

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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.
 
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 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? ►► http://bit.ly/2iij5wt
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