Kid Cudi to Play Jean-Michel Basquiat in Self-Written and Directed Film ‘Jean,’ Set to Begin Filming in 2027

#wqeb973newz |Cleveland,OH-🎬🎨 Kid Cudi Is Bringing Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Story to the Big Screen!

Kid Cudi is set to star as legendary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in an upcoming film titled Jean — a project he wrote and will direct! 👏🔥

Cudi announced the news on Instagram, calling the movie a “love letter to Jean,” the 1980s, and New York City. The rapper and actor says Basquiat has inspired him throughout his career, and he’s proud to finally bring the project to life.

🎥 Filming is scheduled to begin in 2027, with Cudi promising to tell the artist’s story in a way audiences haven’t seen before.

🎨 Are you looking forward to seeing Kid Cudi portray Basquiat? 👀

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