The rumors are true. Al Pacino will star in an HBO biopic about the Penn State scandal, senior vice president of corporate communications Jeff Cusson confirmed to USA TODAY. The actor will play longtime Penn State football coach Joe Paterno. Under the direction of Barry Levinson, the movie is set to chronicle Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse scandal.

According to a press release, the film will follow the fallout from the coach's perspective. “After becoming the winningest coach in college football history, Joe Paterno is embroiled in Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse scandal, challenging his legacy and forcing him to face questions of institutional failure on behalf of the victims,” the release details.