How ‘Michael’ Filmmakers Blended The King of Pop’s Singing Voice with Jaafar Jackson’s
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By Ethan Millman
Published on April 23, 2026.
The film 'Michael' has been praised for blending Jaafar Jackson's singing voice with that of his uncle, Michael Jackson, in its portrayal. The filmmakers blended Jaafara Jackson's live vocals with Michael's original recordings to create a seamless blend of the two actors' voices. The team used live musical performances and sound editing techniques to blend JaAFar and Juliano Valdi's live voices with the original recordings. The process involved multiple live takes and multiple stadium performances. Michael music supervisor John Warhurst explains how the actors learned the songs and performed them themselves to create an authentic representation of the original artist.
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