According toThe Hollywood Reporter, both Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are involved in themusic biopic, which is under development with the team at Universal Music that controls the rights related to the rock band’s music. Jody Gerson and Bruce Resnikoff have joined Polygram’s David Blackman as producers. STX Entertainment (The Space Between Us,Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets,All the Money in the World) is the backing studio behindShout It Out Loud. Other producers include McG, Mark Canton, Doc McGhee, Leigh Ann Burton, and Mary Viola.
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McG is a former music video director, known for his work onCharlie’s AngelsandCharlie’s Angels: Full Throttle. He also directedTerminator Salvation,Rim of the World,The Babysitter, andThe Babysitter: Killer Queen. Darren Lemke has had writing credits on films likeGoosebumps,Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween,Gemini Man, andKung Fu Panda 4. He was also the executive producer of the Prime Video TV seriesThe Wheel of Time.
KISS are the rock band behind hits like “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Shout It Out Loud,” “I Was Made for Loving You,” and “God of Thunder.” They rose to stardom in 1974 with their self-titled album, but it wasn’t until their breakthrough live album,Alive!, that they became known for their elaborate stage productions. Throughout the years, KISS have made a name for themselves as a band witha cult-like followingthanks to their over-the-top performances (and curious-yet-prolific merchandising choices). One time, Simmons spewed blood out of his mouth and flew in the air; Ace Frehley’s guitar shot fireworks; and Stanley always smashed a guitar amid the celebration and confetti. Catching a live performance by KISS is a truly singular experience.
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He has also appeared in series likeScream QueensandKingdom, with the latter arguably featuring Jonas' best performance to date. His musical background (he did theater since he was a little kid) has given him enough credit to land a few big-time theater gigs as well, having appeared in adaptations ofThe Sound of Music,Les Misérables,andHairspray. Put it all together, and there’s no doubt that he’s the right man to playthe legendary artist who has led the massively popular bandthat was at some point associated with “Satanic music.”
The Hollywood Reporter
Kiss Biopic
