Juliano Valdi: From Young Michael Jackson to Future Miles Morales - A Rising Star in Hollywood
Juliano Valdi, a remarkable 12-year-old, is thrilled about starting seventh grade and starring as young Michael Jackson in the highest-grossing biopic, "Michael." The film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, follows the King of Pop's life, with Valdi portraying Jackson as a child. Despite not sharing the screen, Valdi and Jaafar, who plays the adult Jackson, have formed a strong bond. Valdi has received praise from critics, fans, and even legends like Stevie Wonder for his performance.
"Michael" has surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, sparking talks of a potential sequel. Valdi hopes for a Part 2 to continue Jackson's story. He attributes the film's success to Jackson's legendary status and Jaafar's portrayal of MJ's energy on screen. Valdi, eager for his next role, expresses interest in playing Miles Morales in the MCU, following his success as the lead in the animated "Spider-Verse" movies.
Valdi's aspiration to bring Miles Morales to live-action has garnered support from Marvel's Kevin Feige and Spider-Man star Tom Holland. Valdi's love for Spider-Man dates back to watching Tobey Maguire's portrayal and his resemblance to Miles Morales excites him. "Michael" is currently available for streaming on Starz, with additional special features on Digital and 4K.