The forthcoming Sublime biopic feature from Sony ‘s 3000 Pictures has found its Bradley Nowell. KJ Apa is attached to star as the late singer for the movie that has Justin Chon set to direct. The untitled project is currently in development, with Chon working on the screenplay with Bobby Hundreds following an initial draft from Chris Mundy.

EXCLUSIVE: 3000 Pictures ‘ biopic on the Long Beach band Sublime is gaining serious traction and some major talent as sources tell Deadline that KJ Apa is attached to star as Bradley Nowell in the film, with Justin Chon on board to direct. Chon is also writing the screenplay with Bobby Hundreds, based on Chris Mundy’s original draft.

KJ Apa is back on screen and this time with a big task ahead: bringing the popular singer of the band Sublime to life in the upcoming film directed by Justin Chon. Here, check out everything about the biopic.

Originally formed in California in 1988, Sublime didn’t see a chart breakthrough until shortly after Bradley’s death, when the trio’s self-titled third album reached No. 13 on the Billboard 200. The ska group’s debut LP 40oz. to Freedom subsequently charted, reaching No. 140.

New Zealand actor KJ Apa, whose full name is Keneti James Fitzgerald Apa, will portray musician Bradley Nowell in the biopic Sublime.

The band's original members, Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, are producing the film, along with Nowell's son Jakob and widow Troy

The Sublime biopic has found its Bradley Nowell, as “Riverdale” star KJ Apa takes on the role of the Long Beach band’s frontman, Variety has confirmed. The film has also tapped director Justin Chon, who is penning the screenplay with author and co-founder of the streetwear brand The Hundreds,

Original Sublime members Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson are executive producing along with Nowell's son Jakob, who has been serving as the band's lead singer since Rome Ramirez left, and widow Troy (née Dendekker) on behalf of the late vocalist's estate.

Some movement has been made regarding the official biopic for California Ska/Reggae/Punk rockers Sublime – with ‘Riverdale’ star KJ Apa tapped to play the role of late founding vocalist Bradley Nowell.