The long-gestating Sublime biopic has solid its lead actor: KJ Apa will play the function of the late singer and bandleader Bradley Nowell, Deadline studies. Blue Bayou filmmaker Justin Chon can also be taking on because the film’s director, and he’s writing the screenplay with Bobby Lots of. Chon and Lots of will base the script on an unique draft by author Chris Mundy.
When the as-yet-untitled Elegant film was announced, in 2022, Francis Lawrence was revealed because the director, although he’s now listed as an government producer. Authentic Elegant members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are additionally slated to government produce, alongside Nowell’s son, Jakob, and his widow, Troy, on behalf of the late singer’s property.
KJ Apa, who’s finest identified for enjoying Archie on the CW collection Riverdale, has reportedly been pursuing the function of Nowell for 2 years. The actor can also be a musician; he launched his debut album, Clocks, in 2021.
