Nick Jonas will star as KISS lead singer Paul Stanley in Shout It Out Loud, the McG-directed film about the formation of the venerable '70s rock band.

The forthcoming KISS biopic has found an unexpected star, with Nick Jonas reportedly set to portray the band's frontman, Paul Stanley. Per a report from Deadline, Jonas is preparing to close a deal which will see him taking on the role of KISS' vocalist and rhythm guitarist in Shout It Out Loud.

Nick Jonas is in final talks to play KISS frontman Paul Stanley in a biopic about the famous rock band. McG will direct the project, titled Shout It Out Loud, which is being fully financed by STX.