Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is directing and starring in Wrong Number, a horror thriller opposite Barbie Ferreira. Deadline broke the news. The film is currently in production in Los Angeles, marking Mescudi’s second directorial effort within a year, following the addiction drama Doe. Mescudi and Ferreira lead the cast, alongside Lucy Barrett, Dewayne Perkins, Clifton Powell and Laura Harrier.
What is ‘Wrong Number’ about?
Per Deadline, the film “centers on Ibn (Mescudi), a lonely self-help author whose unexpected romance with a mysterious woman named Eliza (Ferreira) turns into a waking nightmare when he becomes the target of an unseen stalker and the prime suspect in a string of murders.”
Mescudi directs from his own script and executive produces alongside Karina Manashil under their Mad Solar banner. Mark Webber, Anthony Baldino and Ryan Lacen produce, having previously worked with Mescudi on Doe. Skyler Zurn of Obsession handles casting, and Mescudi composes the film’s score.
Mescudi said in a statement to Deadline, “A lot of people know that im a huge horror buff. And it was only a matter of time before I’d jump into the genre myself with my own stories. WRONG NUMBER is a fun ride, an original story that has all the elements of an epic horror thriller, and I can’t wait for you all the experience it. So thankful to have this amazing cast and team with me on this wild journey. There will be blood!!”
He added, “Directing my second film in a year is unreal. I’m learning more and more each day and I’m just ready for the challenge. I’m hyped to see people become fans of my filmmaking in the same ways they are with my music. I’m putting the industry on notice, Mad Solar bout to shake it up.”
Mescudi is aiming to release both Wrong Number and Doe, which stars Mark Webber, Leah McNamara, Brandon Scott and Brandon Perea, next year, per Deadline. His recent screen credits include Happy Gilmore 2, Trap, Knuckles and Silent Night, and he’ll next appear opposite Willow Smith in the animated feature Slime.
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