Report: Arnel Pineda story to hit big screens thru Warner Bros., ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director

“If this article is even just half true… I’m quite honored… and should be an exciting movie to do… but you need to reach out to me #MrJonChu @wbpictures coz I’m right here waiting…,” he wrote in a caption of the screenshot of Deadline’s report. (Photo: @arnelpineda2007/Instagram)

After Filipinos became part of the cast of the “Crazy Rich Asians” movie, Warner Brothers is set to work with the film’s director not only to pave way for another ‘Philippine touch,’ but to feature the journey of one our kababayans – Arnel Pineda.

Back in 1999 even before the 51-year-old singer stepped into the shoes of being Journey’s lead singer, he already caught Warner Brothers’ as its record label released his self-titled album. This time, however, Deadline’s report said that together with Director Jon M. Chu, Pineda’s story will be brought to the Hollywood big screens.

“The success of Crazy Rich Asians has blown my mind and set me on a path to champion more unique inspirational stories that represent new perspectives from all around the world,” Chu sent a statement to Deadline.

Chu described Pineda’s story as some sort of a “true fairy tale and triumph of the human spirit” he first read years ago.

“An unlikely hero, an undeniable talent, the power of music and a worldwide stage (literally) has all the ingredients I love about movies,” he continued.

The Crazy Rich Asians director who proclaims himself to be a fan of the band Journey said that he is “excited to be bringing the audience along on this incredible stories with my partners at Warner Bros. who have been a leading champion of diverse voices in front and behind the camera.”

Deadline’s report further noted that currently, the studio is negotiating to get the license of Journey’s music.

Meanwhile, Pineda, the subject of the report, has issued his take on the article through his Instagram account.

“If this article is even just half true… I’m quite honored… and should be an exciting movie to do… but you need to reach out to me #MrJonChu @wbpictures coz I’m right here waiting…,” he wrote in a caption of the screenshot of Deadline’s report.

As of writing, Jon Chu and the Warner Brothers have yet to issue an official statement regarding the matter.