Nick Jonas is in final talks to play KISS frontman Paul Stanley in a biopic about the famous rock band. The project, titled Shout It Out Loud, will be directed by McG and is being fully financed by STX.
KISS first formed in 1970s New York and became known for its glam rock look, elaborate costumes, and theatrical performances.
The band found hits with songs like Rock and Roll All Nite and Deuce, and their live shows featured pyrotechnics, rockets, and smoke.
Moreover, casting is currently underway for the role of KISS icon Gene Simmons. The latest draft of the project was written by Darren Lemke, and the film is being developed by band members and Universal Music Publishing Group's Jody Gerson and Universal Music Group's Bruce Resnikoff, who control the band's music rights globally.
Simmons and Stanley will produce the film, along with Mark Canton and Doc McGhee. Other producers and executive producers include Gerson, Blackman, Leigh Ann Burton, McG, and his Wonderland producing partner Mary Viola, among others.
Jonas comes from his own musical background as one of the members of the band The Jonas Brothers and has also had a successful solo career with hits like Jealous.
He has appeared in films like the Jumanji franchise and will next be seen starring opposite Paul Rudd in John Carney's Power Ballad for Lionsgate.
