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If they made a movie on Michael Jackson's life, who would be the main actor?

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andreaxxjean | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I guess ya'll have never heard of Joby Rogers. He was personally approved by The King of Pop as a professional MJ impersonator. He's got the moves, the looks and the voice.

Hands down.

He's been impersonating Michael since he was 16 (in 1984).
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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Young Michael would be played by:
Ru Paul!

http://allfunmusik.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/rupaul.jpg

Older "whitey" Michael would be played by one of the following:
Boy George
Latoya or Janet Jackson
Johnny Depp
The artist formerly known as Prince
Tom Cruise 'cause he's got THE star power... (must use prosthetic makeup)

http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/9/29/128671835760081210.jpg
http://totallylookslike.files.wordpress.com/2008/07/10jack-white1.jpg

Hard to decide. So many other possible celebrities out there. ;-)

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pythoughts | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

though I don't think boy george would be quite up to it, haha. "karma karma karma karma karma chameleon!" ;)

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krysstel | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

Thanks! :)

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pythoughts | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

haha, nice answer

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krusheasy | 2 years, 10 months ago
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This one is easy ... Michael would be played by Usher. Liz Taylor would be played by Liza Minnelli.
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zesi | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I think Jamie Foxx would make a good Michael. For one, he can act. For two, he can sing decently, and with a little coaching and some computer help, I think he could sound like Michael.For three, he has done this type of movie before, and brilliantly. Even though Foxx doesn't really look like Michael, that can be fixed by makeup and computer graphics. No one would want to see a movie about Michael Jackson with an actor who is stiffer than wood and can't lip sync on beat.

The links below are of him dancing in the Jamie Foxx show and singing from one of his albums. You might think his co-star would make a better Michael, but I saw him sing on another youtube video, and that was pretty ugly.
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pythoughts | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

Though I'm not sure if Jamie Foxx should have another role so close to the one he played in Ray Charles. I don't know, I think there should be someone different.

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soundboy | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Good question. He is such a unique individual and he changed a lot over time. It would be hard to find someone to match his look, not to mention his singing and dancing talent. I'm thinking someone in the entertainment industry with the help of some make up could pull it off.

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carriep | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I think it would have to be an unknown actor, a "new discovery" so to speak.

I know that other actors have played high-profile characters, and played them well, like Will Smith played Mohammad Ali, and Jamie Foxx played Ray Charles.

I can't think of an actor young enough and with the acting chops to believably do Michael Jackson justice. I'd be concerned about the actor's ego, or their baggage of being an actor, to come into play for the part.

Then again, those two examples above did a pretty good job, and Will Smith for one was a pretty big actor at the time.

Looking forward to seeing what other people think.

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samid | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I'm going to hell for this one.....

I think the best lookalike for Michael is either Janet Jackson or LaToya Jackson.

I'm kind of a fan of MJ, but you gotta admit......

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gaylene | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

That is the result of using the same doctor (grin) and them asking for Michaels Nose.

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gno | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

Ha, I always had a running joke that I was convinced that Michael and LaToya were the same person! Eerie similarities in their appearance - down to their plastic surgery.

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defolts | 2 years, 10 months ago
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since I like off beat characters I am going to go with Samuel Jackson and then for the white michael probably Andy Dick.

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moragbates | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I think Johnny Depp would do well.

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some_anchovies | 2 years, 10 months ago
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If it was about his whole life, multiple actors would have to play him.

If you've watched other movies on the life of *some famous person* There seems to be an actor for each stage of his life.

one for the childhood version

one for the teenage version

one for the 20's version

and one for the older versions.

who would play them I don't know. Of course, the teenage version could mix with the 20's, or the 20's with the older ones, as make up and acting can make someone look totally different for each stage (Robert Downey Jr. did something similar in Tropic Thunder).

Everyone can agree though that they must be good. Michael, whether you like him or not, was an Icon. And definitely will have to be done by the best, with the most range as an actor.

As far as singing and dancing goes, they will probably have to do some form of singing and dancing, but the harder stuff will probably be sang by another person, and a "double" will probably be stuck in for the tough dance moves, like they do in action movies for the tough or dangerous stuff.

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jdaisey | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

I agree that multiple actors will be needed! Especially since Michael has undergone such dramatic changes in appearance more so than the average celebrity that has a movie made about them.

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mdwife | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I would pick Terrance Howard because he was great in "Hustle and Flow" -- ok, so he is going to have to lose a lot of weight since he is not 120 lbs but that is what great acting calls for these days.
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richoco | 2 years, 10 months ago
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No i won't be the main actor because i am a woman and i will like to play the role as his wife
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gaylene | 2 years, 10 months ago
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I agree with Usher, I believe he would make the best candidate for Michael and was my first thought when I read the question. But now looking at Joby Rogers, I think Usher until the plastic surgery days and then Joby Rogers.

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kilgortrout | 2 years, 10 months ago
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Some one playing Michael Jackson probably.

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pythoughts | 2 years, 10 months ago Report

hahaha...amazing.

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