Following his acclaimed portrayal of his uncle in the upcoming film Michael, Jaafar Jackson has officially signed on to his next major project. He is set to star in the upcoming action thriller Supermax, joining a cast that includes Will Smith and AnnaSophia Robb. While specific details regarding the character Jackson will play remain under wraps, reports indicate the role is pivotal to the film central plot. David Gordon Green is attached to direct the film, working from a screenplay penned by David Weil and David J. Rosen. Pairing him with an established star like Will Smith in a high-stakes thriller suggests the studio is positioning the project as a major genre release.