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A frightening incident hit close to home for Damson Idris this weekend. The actor’s nephew, 17-year-old Isaiah, was reportedly slashed across the face while traveling on the train in London. The shocking incident has left the community shaken and hoping for the recovery of all those affected.

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Nephew Of Damson Idris Injured In Knife Attack

Officials say Isaiah Ishmael Idris was traveling on the Docklands Light Railway in east London when he staggered off the train, injured. He reportedly got off at Pontoon Dock station in the early hours of Saturday morning and called for help. British Transport Police confirmed the terrifying incident, saying officers responded just after midnight on November 1 following reports of a victim suffering facial injuries from a knife attack.

Isaiah’s uncle, Damson—best known for his role in the F1 drama series and ‘Snowfall’ has so far declined to comment. Additionally, Isaiah’s family is reportedly handling the situation privately, but another uncle, Habeeb Idris, confirmed the teen was among the victims.

Isaiah Was Allegedly Among The Suspect’s 11 Targets

According to reports, Isaiah was one of 11 people allegedly targeted by suspect Anthony Williams. He appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday and faces multiple attempted murder charges. The other charges relate to stabbings of LNER passengers traveling from Doncaster to London less than a day later. One of the youngest victims, Isaiah, also narrowly escaped harm, highlighting the shocking scale of the attacks that have shaken communities across East London.

Here’s What Uncle Damson Has Been Up To

Roomies, we’re sure Damson Idris has a strong support system around him. As previously reported, he was recently spotted with Lori Harvey in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Furthermore, photos of the pair lounging on the beach show Idris’s arm around her as they stroll along the sand. Other shots show them laughing and dipping into the ocean, all smiles, seemingly enjoying their time in the sun. And, igniting rumors that their romance is back on after a brief split back in 2023.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 14: La Toya Jackson (L) and Jaafar Jackson arrive for the Face Forward International 10th Annual Gala "Highlands To The Hills" on September 14, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images) — Image Credit: Araya Doheny

Jaafar Jackson speaks onstage during the "Living with THE JACKSONS" panel at the Reelz Channel 2014 Summer TCA, in Beverly Hills, Calif
Reelz Channel 2014 Summer TCA, Beverly Hills, USA - 12 Jul 2014 — Image Credit: Araya Doheny

The King of Pop’s story is coming to life on the big screen — and it’s staying in the family. Jaafar Jackson, the 29-year-old nephew of Michael Jackson, is set to portray his legendary uncle in the upcoming biopic Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua and produced by Graham King, the Oscar-winning producer behind Bohemian Rhapsody and The Departed.

Production on the film began earlier this year, with a worldwide theatrical release scheduled for April 24, 2026. Early photos from the set show Jaafar’s striking resemblance to his uncle, capturing the energy and charisma that defined Michael’s career.

So, who is Jaafar Jackson? Here’s what you need to know about Jaafar below.

1. Jaafar will play Michael Jackson in a new biopic.

Antoine Fuqua confirmed Jaafar’s casting on January 30, 2023 He posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Jaafar in rehearsals for the Michael Jackson biopic. “Proud to announce @jaafarjackson as Michael — the motion picture event that explores the journey of the man who became the King of Pop. Coming soon,” Antoine wrote on Instagram.

Jaafar shared the same photo on his Instagram and wrote, “I’m humbled and honored to bring my Uncle Michael’s story to life. To all the fans all over the world, I’ll see you soon.”

Michael’s estate has given the rights to his musical catalog. The upcoming biopic will “not shy away from the controversies of Jackson’s life, the pedophile accusations that haunted his latest years up to his death in 2009 at age 50, from cardiac arrest caused by a cocktail of sedatives,” according to Deadline.

2. Jaafar is Jermaine Jackson’s son.

Jaafar is one of Jermaine’s 7 kids. Jaafar was born in 1996 to Jermaine, Michael’s older brother, and Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. Alejandra notably dated Jermaine’s younger brother, Randy, and also had two kids with him. Jermaine and Alejandra were married from 1995 to 2003.

3. Jaafar can sing and dance like his uncle.

Back in 2019, Jaafar released the music video for his song “Got Me Singing.” He proves that the Jackson family’s talents are still running in the family. Jaafar shows off his vocals and dancing skills in the music video. He started his music career at 12 years old and can play the piano, according to his IMDb profile.

4. The biopic will mark Jaafar’s acting debut.

Jaafar has appeared as himself in a number of family-oriented projects, including The Jacksons: Next Generation and Tito Jackson’s music video in 2021. Playing his uncle in the biopic will be his first onscreen role.

5. Jaafar initially wanted to be a professional golfer.

Before he started his music career, Jaafar had aspirations of being a professional golfer. However, after being surrounded by his talented family, he soon followed in his family’s footsteps and became an entertainer.

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