After the massive success of Michael (2026), Jaafar Jackson is set to amaze fans once again. The talented star, who flawlessly portrayed Michael Jackson in the film, will soon be seen in Supermax, an action thriller. Jackson will be joining Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb. This new collaboration was shared by the actors on Instagram, and fans can't keep calm as they eagerly look forward to it.
Jaafar Jackson joins Will Smith in Supermax
On August 3, 2026, Will Smith set the internet ablaze with the post of Jaafar Jackson joining him in Supermax. Smith shared a video of himself texting Jaafar with an exciting offer for a role in the thriller. The message read, "YO MAN!! Love what you do. You are the TRUTH! So... I got this new movie shootin' in Australia soon - and we got a fun part for you. I know that's a long flight... but I'd love for you to be a part of this flick - Supermax. What do you think?!"
Jackson replied, "I'm IN!!! Guess I better pack my dang bags."
Take a look at Will Smith's post
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As soon as this video was shared on Instagram, fans expressed their excitement about the upcoming film in the comments. One fan commented, "Congratulations on the new project! It’s sure to be a success! We are looking forward to it." Another user wrote, "Congratulations, Jaafar!!! Keep shining bright. I can't wait to see this movie. Two of my favorite people."
This is not the first time Smith has praised Jaafar. The Men in Black actor was blown away by Jaafar's performance in Michael, and after watching the film, he reacted, "I'm speechless."
Where to watch Supermax?
Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb are set to play lead roles in Supermax. The film is directed by David Gordon Green and written by David Weil and David J. Rosen. Speaking about Jaafar Jackson's character, not much about his role has been disclosed yet. However, Deadline reports that his role will be pivotal in the story.
Supermax's plot is about two FBI agents, played by Smith and Robb. The story will show how these agents have to deal with an investigation of a murder that took place at a maximum security prison, a place where the idea of murder seems impossible.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the film's shooting will begin shortly. Fans can watch Supermax on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Jaafar Jackson's debut film Michael
Jaafar Jackson, the son of Michael Jackson's older brother, Jermaine, gained worldwide acclaim for effortlessly portraying the King of Pop and his uncle Michael Jackson. Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael emerged as the highest-grossing biopic, surpassing Oppenheimer and Bohemian Rhapsody. The film made history by collecting over $1 billion worldwide, becoming the first biographical film to achieve this milestone.
While Jaafar is being applauded for his impeccable dance moves in Michael, he previously discussed challenges he faced in order to ace his performance. On Entertainment Tonight, he revealed that filming the "Billie Jean" segment was very challenging for him because he had to maintain the same energy at every beat.
