Jaafar Jackson has landed his next major film role. The actor, fresh off his performance as Michael Jackson in the successful biopic Michael, is joining the cast of the upcoming action thriller Supermax.
He will star alongside Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb in the production from Amazon MGM Studios and Miramax. While specific details regarding Jackson's character remain undisclosed, the project is described as a high-stakes story centering on two FBI agents who investigate a murder inside a maximum-security prison.
David Gordon Green is signed on to direct the feature, working from a script written by David Weil and David J. Rosen. The film features a production team that includes Andrew Rona, Alex Heineman, Will Smith, and Adam Fishbach. The project is headed for an exclusive release on Prime Video, with plans for distribution across more than 240 countries and territories.
Following his work on Michael, which became one of the highest-grossing biopics to date, Jackson continues to build his career in the film industry. His casting in this production marks another step in his transition into lead action roles. We will monitor for further casting additions and production updates as the filming schedule progresses.