# Kid Cudi filmmaking career expansion

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> Updated: 2026-09-12T12:43:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Musician Scott Mescudi, known as Kid Cudi, has announced plans for two feature films as he transitions into filmmaking.

His directorial debut, an intense drama titled ‘Doe’, focuses on the life of an addict in Los Angeles. Production for this project began in April, with a premiere expected in 2027.

Following this, Mescudi revealed details for a second project, a horror/thriller titled ‘Wrong Number’. In this production, Mescudi will serve as writer, director, composer, executive producer, and star alongside Barbie Ferreira. The plot involves a self-help author who becomes the target of a stalker and a suspect in several murders. This film is also slated for a 2027 release.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Kid Cudi to write, direct, and star in horror thriller ‘Wrong Number’

Kid Cudi is writing, directing, scoring, and starring in the upcoming horror thriller ‘Wrong Number’ alongside Barbie Ferreira, with a projected release in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kid-cudi-to-write-direct-and-star-in-horror-thriller-wrong-number

### 2026-08-22: Kid Cudi announces directorial debut and upcoming horror film

Kid Cudi has announced his directorial debut ‘Doe’, a drama set in Los Angeles, and a follow-up horror/comedy thriller, with both films expected to premiere in 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kid-cudi-announces-directorial-debut-and-upcoming-horror-film

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