Kid Cudi to Star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in Self-Written and Directed Film ‘Jean’
Kid Cudi has announced that he will star as famed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in “Jean,” a film that he also wrote and directed.
Variety reports: Kid Cudi has announced that he will star as famed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat in “Jean,” a film that he also wrote and directed.
The musician made the announcement on social media, posting images of himself in character and revealing that the film will begin shooting in 2027. “For years people have asked me about playing.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Kid Cudi, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Directed Film.
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