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Kid Cudi to Direct, Write and Star in Horror Thriller Wrong Number

The Los Angeles production marks Cudi’s expansion into composing and producing as he builds a two‑film directing slate aimed at 2027 release.

Overview

  • The film was reported in production in Los Angeles on Friday and was first revealed by Deadline before other outlets summarized the announcement.
  • Wrong Number follows Ibn, a self‑help author whose romance turns dangerous when an unseen stalker makes him the prime suspect in a string of murders.
  • Barbie Ferreira co-stars as the mysterious love interest and the supporting cast includes Lucy Barrett, Dewayne Perkins, Clifton Powell and Laura Harrier.
  • Mescudi wrote the screenplay, will compose the score, directs through his Mad Solar banner and reteams with producers Mark Webber, Anthony Baldino and Ryan Lacen from his debut Doe.
  • Cudi is aiming to release Wrong Number alongside Doe in 2027, a fast follow-up that signals his push to move from musician and actor into a multi‑role filmmaker with a growing production team.