Jaafar Jackson, who portrays Michael Jackson in the biopic 'Michael' released on April 24, revealed that he drew motivation from the 2014 film 'Whiplash' during his preparation. He noted that the film's themes of obsession, perfectionism, and discipline resonated with him as he prepared for the iconic role. Fans on social media reacted with enthusiasm, highlighting the parallels between the intense dedication shown in 'Whiplash' and Michael Jackson's own pursuit of greatness. Jaafar, who is Michael's nephew, has received acclaim for his performance, which has also performed well at the box office. In addition to 'Whiplash', he conducted extensive research, including studying footage and audio of Michael Jackson to capture his essence authentically. He credited his co-actors, Colman Domingo and Nia Long, for enhancing his performance through their collaboration on set.