Italian: (Terminator: Salvation, The Babysitter) is in final negotiations to direct the KISS biopic Shout it out loudproduced by STX Entertainment.
The film will focus on Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley and their superstar rock band KISS. There is no information on how the film will chronicle KISS’s decade-long musical journey, but I’m sure it will be an interesting film.
The report states that STX and Lionsgate see McG as the ideal choice to direct the film “given his history of directing hugely successful music videos, such as Smash Mouth’s ‘All Star,’ Sugar Ray’s ‘Fly,’ and Barenaked Ladies’ ‘One Week,’ as well as major studio films such as Charlie’s Angels.”
I’m not the biggest fan of the movies McG makes, but this might be the kind of movie he would do well with. The most recent draft of the script was written by Darren Lemke (Shazam!, Gemini Man).
KISS formed in New York City in 1973. The band is known for their iconic stage personas, with each member donning elaborate costumes and face paint and adopting alter egos, such as “The Demon” (Gene Simmons), “The Starchild” (Paul Stanley), “The Spaceman” (Ace Frehley), and “The Catman” (Peter Criss).
Their music is known for anthemic hits such as “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Detroit Rock City,” and “Shout It Out Loud.” KISS rose to fame in the mid-1970s not only for their music, but also for their highly theatrical live shows, featuring pyrotechnics, blood spitting, fire breathing, and elaborate stage sets, making them one of the most visually striking bands of the era. KISS became a pop culture phenomenon.
McG is currently directing The Way of the Warrior Boystarring Chris Prattfor Apple and Skydance. He is expected to move to Shout It Out Loud once the film is completed. Casting is said to be underway.
Source: Deadline
by Joey Fear
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