Kid Cudi Teases Lead Role In Horror Flick: ‘Ready [To] Show Y’all What I’m Capable Of’

Kid Cudi is ready to show the world what he’s made of after landing a starring role in a horror film that’s set to go into production in 2025.

Taking to X on Thursday (August 29), the Cleveland-bred talent revealed he’d secured the No. 1 spot on the call sheet for what will be his third movie in the horror genre – and he’s stoked.

“I cant wait to film this new flick im doin next year,” he said. “Its my 3rd horror movie, and im the lead. Its a pretty fuckin intense ride, and im ready show yall what im truly capable of. This whole time Ive been studyin as an actor waitin for this one moment. If u love horror movies, u will fuckin love this.”

The news comes just weeks after the release of Cudi’s latest movie, an M. Night Shyamalan thriller titled Trap.

I cant wait to film this new flick im doin next year. Its my 3rd horror movie, and im the lead. Its a pretty fuckin intense ride, and im ready show yall what im truly capable of. This whole time Ive been studyin as an actor waitin for this one moment. If u love horror movies,…

— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) August 30, 2024

Announcing his part in Trap earlier this year, Kid Cudi expressed his excitement at starring alongside his acting buddy Josh Hartnett, who helped create one of his most iconic music videos.

“TRAP written and directed by my good friend @mnight THE GOD. Releases AUGUST 9th!!! I was givin the special honor to have a nice lil role in it, and I really think ull love it,” he wrote.

“This was also a huge moment for me, as I was reunited w my old friend Josh Hartnett. Lil known fact: Josh produced the official Pursuit of Happiness video and hes always been someone I hold very dear to my heart.”

He added: “MAKE SURE YALL LOCK IN AND CHECK THIS SHIT OUT ITS CRAZY!! CMON ITS M NIGHT MANE!!! And SALEKA, cant wait for the world to see you shine so bright!! U are a treasure,” referring to M. Night Shyamalan’s daughter, who stars in the film.

Trap is a mystery thriller that “follows a father and teen daughter attending a pop concert, where they realize they’re at the center of a dark and sinister event.”

Hartnett isn’t Kid Cudi’s only old friend who is involved with the movie. The rapper’s longtime producer Dot Da Genius also revealed that he helped compose the score for the film.

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Cudi and M. Night Shyamalan’s relationship also runs deep. Back in February, the famed director gifted Cudi a series of hardcover scripts of some of his most popular films for his 40th birthday.

“This is unreal. My brother and mentor M. Night @mnight blessed me w some wonderful gifts for my bday,” Cudder wrote on Instagram. “Full hard cover scripts of Signs, Lady in the Water, and The Village. All signed w a message from the man himself.

“Man, I remember visiting him in Philly and seeing all his scripts like this in his library. I was soakin it all in. I guess he noticed. Night, u are such a beautiful light, I am so happy to have u as my big bro, my life guide, my homie 4 Life. Big love my guy and THANK YOU AGAIN THIS IS INSANE!!”