From VICE · Caleb Catlin · · 40s
Kid Cudi's Basquiat Film Project
Kid Cudi to direct, write, and star in 2027 Basquiat film.
In brief
Kid Cudi to direct, write, and star in 2027 Basquiat film. Kid Cudi will direct, write, and star in a 2027 film about Jean-Michel Basquiat. Originally reported by VICE.
Kid Cudi's new film project
Kid Cudi revealed he's directing, writing, and starring in a film about Jean-Michel Basquiat.
“For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said f**k it, ima write it myself”
2027 release date
The film is tentatively slated for completion and release by 2027.
Basquiat's influence
Kid Cudi credits Basquiat for inspiring his career and wants to honor his legacy.
“Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before”
Other Basquiat projects
Kelvin L. Harrison is also starring in a Basquiat film directed by Julius Onah.
What matters most
Kid Cudi will direct, write, and star in a 2027 film about Jean-Michel Basquiat.
