The countdown is officially on to the release of the Michael Jackson biopic, ‘Michael.’ Set to be released into theaters on April 24, the eagerly anticipated blockbuster will spotlight the legendary life of the one and only King of Pop.

Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the film promises to deliver a raw and unvarnished look into the colossal and, at times, complex story of MJ.

Led by the icon’s nephew Jafaar Jacksonin the titular role, ‘Michael’ boasts an all-star cast including Nia Long (as matriarch Katherine Jackson), Colman Domingo (as Joseph Jackson), Larenz Tate (as Berry Gordy), and Derek Luke(as Johnnie Cochran).

Ahead of its premiere, Lionsgate andUniversal Pictures, who are releasing the movie in the US and internationally, respectively, have unveiled a brand new poster.