Jericho Rosales is Manuel L. Quezon in ‘Quezon’ biopic

Metro Manila, Philippines - Actor Jericho Rosales is entering the “Bayaniverse” as Manuel L. Quezon for director Jerrold Tarog’s upcoming historical film, “Quezon.”

TBA Studios announced the much-awaited casting on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

“From our initial meetings, rehearsals and readings: this is going to be a Quezon we have never seen or read about,” actor Benjamin Alves said on social media.

Alves will play the younger Quezon, a role he has already portrayed in historical films, “Heneral Luna” and “Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral.”

“Honored to explore such a deep, historic, and colorful person with you Kuya!” he added.

Tarog also directed the first two films under the cinematic “Bayaniverse” of TBA Studios.

“Quezon” will follow the life of Manuel L. Quezon, a lawyer and soldier who became the president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines from 1935 to 1944, and his campaign against then-President Emilio Aguinaldo.

The filming of “Quezon” is expected to begin in March and will be released exclusively in cinemas this year, the production and distribution company said.

Rosales joined Mon Confiado, Benjamin Alves, and Arron Villaflor, among other cast members, during the table read in January.

Rosales’ last film credits was the rom-com movie, “The Girl in the Orange Dress,” an official entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival.