“I hope they take away a deeper understanding of who Michael was from a child until his adulthood, but also have insight into all those big moments,” he said. “What happened to the moments leading up to that. And really, I hope they walk away just dancing and inspired and wanting more.”

As for how Jaafar’s dad feels about his son taking on the task of embodying Michael, Jermaine summed it up easily: “Extremely proud.”

After all, “He’s a hard worker,” he added of his son. “He deserved the part.”

The 71-year-old also recounted the first time he saw Jaafar in costume as the King of Pop.

“I thought I was looking at Michael,” he admitted. “I started crying.”

Marlon, too, can’t wrap his head around how well his nephew embodied his late brother.

“I told him, I said, ‘Jaafar, you are unbelievable,’” the 69-year-old said, recounting Jaafar’s skepticism. “Because he was so worried that he couldn't capture everything. He couldn't please us.”

Which is why Marlon assured him, “‘Man, you're unbelievable. Trust me.’”

For more on Michael’s family from over the years, read on.