Kid Cudi to Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Self-Written Film "Jean"

Kid Cudi will star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in "Jean," a film he wrote and directed, Variety reported on 21 October 2026. Cudi announced the project on social media, and filming is set to begin in 2027. He said he had wanted to play the painter for years and had already completed a wardrobe test and wig fitting.