KUALA LUMPUR, Nov. 7 -- The first trailer for Michael, the highly anticipated biopic on the life and legacy of pop legend Michael Jackson, has been released - offering a first look at the late star's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, in his debut role as the "King of Pop".

The Hollywood Reporter reported that the biopic will be directed by Antoine Fuqua, best known for Training Day andthe film promises an intimate yet dramatic portrayal of Jackson's meteoric rise from child prodigy to one of the most influential entertainers of all time.

The two-minute trailer revisits the singer's most iconic moments - from Thriller's legendary dance moves and the red leather jacket to his electrifying stage presence - while hinting at the personal struggles beh...