JAAFAR JACKSON RECEIVES MAJOR VARIETY HONOR FOR MICHAEL — HIS HOLLYWOOD RISE CONTINUES!

Jaafar Jackson's Hollywood rise just hit another major milestone. The Michael star has been named to Variety's prestigious "10 Actors to Watch" list for 2026, cementing his status as one of the industry's most exciting new talents. The honor, which has recognized breakout performers since 1998, places Jaafar alongside a legacy that includes more than 35 Oscar winners and nominees like Mahershala Ali, Timothée Chalamet, and Brie Larson. He was celebrated at an exclusive brunch during the Newport Beach Film Festival Honors on October 18. The recognition comes on the heels of his record-shattering debut in Michael, which became the first biopic in history to cross $1 billion at the worldwide box office and Lionsgate's biggest release ever. Jaafar is currently filming Supermax opposite Will Smith, proving his career is only accelerating. DROP a comment with your reaction to this honor. SMASH that like button and SUBSCRIBE for more updates on Jaafar Jackson's rise. COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER: This content may include copyrighted material used for commentary, criticism, news reporting, and entertainment purposes. Fair use may apply depending on the circumstances and applicable law. #JaafarJackson #Variety #10ActorsToWatch #MichaelJackson #MichaelBiopic #KingOfPop #MJ #Lionsgate #AntoineFuqua #Supermax #WillSmith #Hollywood #MovieNews #Entertainment #PopCulture #Viral #TrendingNow #BoxOffice #1Billion #NewportBeachFilmFestival #AwardsSeason #BreakoutStar #RisingStar #FilmIndustry #JacksonFamily #MusicLegend #Icon #Legacy #MustWatch #YouTube #NewVideo