On June 5, 2025, it was confirmed that singer-actor Nick Jonas will portray rock icon Paul Stanley in a new Kiss biographical film titled “Shout It Out Loud.” Produced by STX and directed by McG, the project aims to chronicle Kiss’s meteoric rise from gritty New York City clubs in the early 1970s to massive arenas worldwide. With production scheduled to begin in late 2025, the movie seeks to capture the band’s theatrical flair and the personal drama that fueled their legendary career.

The film is being shepherded by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, who serve as executive producers. They have been closely involved in script development, set design, and music selection to ensure authenticity. The screenplay, written by Darren Lemke, is said to delve into the band’s origins—two struggling musicians experimenting with elaborate costumes and pyrotechnics—eventually reshaping the rock genre. Kiss’s signature face paint and larger-than-life stage personas are expected to feature heavily, alongside behind-the-scenes conflicts over creative control, record-label disputes, and the toll of nonstop touring.

Jonas, currently earning acclaim on Broadway, described taking on the role as both thrilling and daunting. He has been undergoing intensive vocal training to replicate Stanley’s distinctive raspy tenor and spending hours studying early Kiss performances to perfect the showmanship. Sources indicate that he has already begun collaborating with costume designers to recreate Stanley’s iconic star-etched eye makeup and platform boots.

Industry insiders predict that a second casting announcement—regarding the actor who will play Gene Simmons—will come within weeks. Rumors suggest a major star is in talks to embody Simmons’s fire-breathing stage antics and bass-playing prowess. Producers are also scouting locations to recreate venues like the legendary Hotel Chelsea and the dimly lit clubs of Manhattan’s East Village, where Kiss played some of their earliest gigs.

Musically, the production plans to utilize re-recorded versions of Kiss classics—including “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City”—to provide a fresh cinematic sound while honoring the originals. Paul Stanley has stated that he wants the film to feel immersive, as if viewers are right at the front of Madison Square Garden during one of Kiss’s sold-out shows.

With a rumored budget exceeding $80 million, “Shout It Out Loud” positions itself to join the ranks of blockbuster rock biopics. The success of recent releases like Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman has shown that audiences crave behind-the-scenes stories about larger-than-life music legends. Kiss’s sprawling legacy—including comic books, collectible merchandise, and a Las Vegas residency—provides ample material for cross-platform marketing, from vinyl reissues to new merchandise lines.

Filming is slated to take place in both Toronto and New York in early 2026, with a theatrical release planned for late 2027. As production ramps up, fans are already buzzing on social media—debating potential song selections, costume accuracy, and how Jonas’s star power will translate into rock-star charisma. For Kiss aficionados and general audiences alike, “Shout It Out Loud” promises to be a high-voltage journey through one of rock music’s most enduring phenomena.