Supermax: New role for Jaafar Jackson following Michael Biopic

Following his role as Michael Jackson in the biopic "Michael," Jaafar Jackson will appear in "Supermax." In the action thriller, he stars alongside Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb, according to Deadline.

Initial details about the plot have already been revealed. The story centers on two FBI agents investigating a murder case. What makes it unique is that the crime was committed in the world's most secure prison. Smith and Robb are set to portray the two agents. Details about Jackson's role are currently being kept under wraps. However, it is said to be a role that is crucial to the plot.

David Gordon Green is directing "Supermax." Among other projects, he has directed the "Halloween" films, which continue the 1978 horror classic of the same name by John Carpenter. The screenplay was written by David Weil and David J. Rosen. The duo is no stranger to action-packed material: they previously worked on the spy series "Citadel." The film is being produced by lead actor Will Smith, as well as Adam Fishbach, Andrew Rona, and Alex Heineman. According to Deadline, "Supermax" is set to stream on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Jaafar Jackson: Breakthrough with the Michael Jackson Biopic

Jaafar Jackson is Michael Jackson's nephew. He became known to a global audience for his portrayal of the musician in the biopic "Michael." His performance played a major role in making the film such a success. With worldwide box office receipts of over one billion U.S. dollars, "Michael" became the most successful biopic of all time. The film faced a lot of criticism – but Jaafar Jackson's performance was well-received. Here, too. Our review states:

"The abundant musical and dance sequences in 'Michael' are particularly impressive. You can tell from every single movement – no matter how small – that Jaafar Jackson must have prepared meticulously for the performances. The newcomer delivers a compelling performance, especially considering this is his film debut."

You can read our full assessment of the film and see what other critics think in our META film review of "Michael."

The stars of Supermax: Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb

For AnnaSophia Robb, "Supermax" could also be another career boost. She was most recently seen in the action thriller "Rebel Ridge." Next, she'll be making a name for herself in the biopic "I Play Rocky." The film is about Sylvester Stallone and the making of his cinematic classic "Rocky." Robb plays Stallone's former wife, Sasha Czack.

Things have quieted down for lead actor Will Smith since the scandal-ridden 2022 Oscars. During the awards ceremony, he was sitting in the audience with his wife – and had to listen as Chris Rock made fun of Jada Pinkett Smith's bald head on stage. The offended husband walked up to Chris Rock and slapped him. Later, he won the Oscar for Best Actor for his performance in Reinaldo Marcus Green's biopic "King Richard" – but the whole world was primarily talking about the slap. Few roles followed after that. He was last seen in the action sequel "Bad Boys: Ride or Die."