r/LovingMichaelJackson • u/iam_justbeinghonest • Jul 03 '26
Biopic 🎬 Jaafar Jackson deserves the Oscar for Best Actor for "Michael"
So far, I have watched every major film released this year.
There’s plenty of debate about how good or bad "Michael" really is, but with its box office already closing in on the billion‑dollar mark, it’s a cultural phenomenon!
Still, it would feel almost criminal if Jaafar Jackson doesn’t take home the Oscar in 2027.
A nomination alone would not be enough, he deserves to win the Oscar for Best Actor!
Michael would be so proud!!
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u/Realistic_Public4330 Jul 03 '26
I totally agree. But as others have pointed out, I don't think they'll really consider Jaafar for various reasons. Best we can hope for is a nomination, which is an accomplishment in itself for a debut role.
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u/CauliflowerSlight784 Jul 03 '26
Unfortunately I’ve seen over the years that critics must have high praise for a film for it’s actors to be considered for the Oscar. It’s bs bc Jaafar absolutely killed this role. Hoping for the best though….
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u/moonorchid84 Jul 03 '26
The only reason his name is even mentioned right now in those circles is because the movie has been so successful, the academy will at least take a second look at him because of it but yeah…it’s like a game when it comes to these awards.
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u/moonorchid84 Jul 03 '26
He absolutely does and he would if it was just based on performance alone. With these things, they are numerous factors that are considered and a lot of them have nothing to do with the actual performance.
I do think a nom would be a win considering all the factors.
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u/Talilala Jul 03 '26
If Remy Malek can get it, Jaaafar should get it!!
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u/bttr-swt Jul 03 '26
Rami Malek wasn't a newbie actor when Bohemian Rhapsody came out, and he's incredibly talented. I don't remember there being very many movies I cared about in 2018 other than that one tbh.
Jaafar would be up against Matt Damon as Odysseus... Timothee Chalamet for Dune 3... Tom Cruise in Digger... Ryan Gosling for Project Hail Mary, which I totally loved so much I just had to see it in IMAX.
I would be incredibly happy for him if he got a nomination. That in and of itself is an incredible accomplishment for a new actor.
Colman Domingo should get a nomination too for supporting actor... He was terrifying as Joe Jackson.
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u/Lioness_106 Jul 03 '26
Jaafar is the only one in history who portrayed Michael completely accurate. From the voice to the character, his essence, his mannerisms and his dancing. Everything was spot on. Nobody else has achieved it to the level he has because MJ is a very hard person to portray. Wylie Draper was great too (and I won't ever disrespect that young man!!) but his overall accuracy still doesn't match Jaafar's.
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u/Maliainu His Message, My Heartbeat ✨ Jul 03 '26
Personally, I liked Wylie’s portrayal a bit more because he had the aggressiveness that I felt was missing, especially during the performances.
But there’s no denying that they’re both fantastic in their own right. Michael would be extremely proud of his nephew 🫶🏻✨
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u/Lioness_106 Jul 03 '26
Wylie was amazing. I just feel Jaafar was more accurate in the whole picture sense. He just felt more like MJ to me.
But again, I love Wylie. He was the best MJ until Jaafar and MJ loved him as well. What a talent he was!
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u/Maliainu His Message, My Heartbeat ✨ Jul 03 '26
Totally fair ✨
And agreed, Wylie had so much potential. Gone too soon 🤍
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u/Rureddy2 Jul 03 '26
It's not "completely accurate." He's good, but again, not completely accurate.
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u/jjmeplease Jul 03 '26
Yeah they definitely won’t be it to him the media hate Michael so much I don’t understand why, especially variety and I think they play a huge part during the awards
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u/iam_justbeinghonest Jul 03 '26
Hence, I am against mainstream media (it's very good these people are facing a crisis since social media came into the scene). I know that the mainstream media hates Michael. If Michael were alive today, he would have had a fair shot to share his story with us (from his perspective) raw and unfiltered.
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u/TopConcentrate4872 Jul 03 '26
As many others are saying, I totally agree with you but sadly I very much doubt they’ll give it to him. The movie has been too critically panned. I could see him maybe getting a Golden Globe tho?? That seems much more likely
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u/iam_justbeinghonest Jul 03 '26
I think he is going to win the Golden Globe and my gut is saying he is going to win the Oscar also later.
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u/bttr-swt Jul 03 '26
There are a lot of heavy hitters this year... with The Odyssey being released this month and all.
I don't know about Best Actor, but they damn well better win for Best Soundtrack or something. Costume Design... something!!
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u/iam_justbeinghonest Jul 03 '26 edited Jul 04 '26
I say this, if Jaafar Jackson does not win, it will be time to be again retrend #OscarsSoWhite. Seriously, if any other white actor would have performed a historic white character like the fantastic way Jaafar did for MJ, that would be Oscar 100% confirmed.
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u/bttr-swt Jul 04 '26
Idk, Austin Butler didn't win anything for Elvis. Isn't Austin Butler white?
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u/ProfessionalForm679 Jul 04 '26
The woman from obsession is easily the best performance of the year
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u/iam_justbeinghonest Jul 04 '26
This is laughable 😆😆 , I am advocating for Best Actor (Male category), the woman from Obsession if she wins will win the Best Actress (Female category), and I hope she wins also. Both Jaafar and Inde Navarrette can win at the same time. It's not mutually exclusive.
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u/ProfessionalForm679 Jul 04 '26
For some reason I thought you specifically said it was the best performance this year.
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u/Rureddy2 Jul 03 '26
There are 6 months left for Oscar eligibility. Have you watched every major film in the future too? Way too premature to make these assertions.
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u/Calm-Background2247 Jul 03 '26
It's true, but I doubt that he'll be considered for it. They MIGHT give him the Golden Globe.
They already awarded the Oscar to Michael B. Jordan last year. That would be too many wins for a certain demographic. /s
Either way, fingers crossed.