Juliet Becker / Daily Nexus

News of the biopic, titled “Yang,” came about almost a year after Yang stepped down from his role as UCSB’s chancellor after a historic 31 years in the position.

The film is set to focus on major points in Yang’s life, such as him getting his driver’s license, immigrating to America, earning his doctorate, that one thing that allegedly happened, becoming chancellor, the other thing that allegedly happened (again), his freehand ascent of Storke Tower and his overall profound impact on UCSB.

Students had mixed reactions regarding the announcement.

“When I heard a movie about Yang was in development, I thought it was going to be a ‘Fast & Furious’ spin-off. I was hyped,” fourth-year economics major Daniel McCullen said. “After finding out it’s just a biopic, I couldn’t give less of a shit.”

Other students, like first-year biology major Rebecca Drivel, expressed confusion at the news.

“Who the hell is Chancellor Yang?” Drivel told the Nexus.

The school has even begun selling “Yang” merchandise at the University Center and the Arbor to build hype for the film’s release.

“I walked inside the Arbor to steal an energy drink, and I saw them selling Chancellor Yang merchandise near the registers,” third-year communication major Jason Stekkis said. “There were stress balls of his head, a rolling tray with his face on it, Yang-themed clothing, a calendar and even a life-sized Yang body pillow. What the fuck?”

While no news has come out as to who is starring as Yang, Alec Baldwin is rumored to be cast as current Chancellor Dennis Assanis.

“Yang” is set to premiere on Tubi and have a limited theatrical release at I.V. Theater in late 2028.

Hugh Janus will be bringing a Yang body pillow to the midnight showing of the film.