Jaafar Jackson, who gained fame for portraying his famous uncle in the biopic 'Michael', has landed a major new role in Hollywood. He has joined the cast of the action-packed thriller 'Supermax', where he will star alongside Oscar winner Will Smith and actress AnnaSophia Robb. The film will be directed by David Gordon Green, known for his work on the 'Halloween' franchise, reports infohub.kz.
The plot revolves around two FBI agents, played by Smith and Robb, who investigate a mysterious and seemingly impossible murder that occurred inside the most heavily guarded maximum-security prison. Details of Jackson's character are being kept under wraps, but insiders suggest his role will be pivotal to the story.
Notably, Will Smith personally invited the pop icon's nephew to join the project, sending him a text message praising his acting skills, bypassing agents. The film is produced by Amazon MGM and Miramax, and the action thriller will premiere on the streaming service Prime Video.