Jean

Biographical film project about Jean-Michel Basquiat, announced by Kid Cudi in October 2026. The musician has written the screenplay and intends to direct and star as the New York painter. Filming is planned for 2027, with no release date announced.

Director: Kid Cudi
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Genres: Biography, Drama

News 23 Oct 2026

Kid Cudi Is Writing, Directing and Starring in His Own Jean-Michel Basquiat Biopic, Jean

Kid Cudi spent years hearing that he should play Jean-Michel Basquiat in a movie. Eventually, he decided to write that movie himself. On October 21, 2026, the musician announced Jean, a biographical film about the influential New York artist. Cudi plans to direct the picture and portray Basquiat, with filming scheduled to begin in 2027. He has also revealed preliminary costume tests, emphasizing that the finished film's visual interpretation is still being developed.

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