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Kid Cudi Says He Will Begin Filming ‘F*ckin Gnarly’ Follow-Up to Feature Directorial Debut ‘Doe’ in “A Few Weeks,” With 2027 Release Plans
Ahead of the rollout of his first feature as a director, Scott Mescudi says he is already moving into his next film, a follow-up titled “F*ckin Gnarly,” which he expects to arrive in 2027.
Grammy-winning recording artist Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, said he is preparing his next step behind the camera after teasing his feature-directorial debut, Doe. In comments reported by Deadline on August 22, Cudi described both what he is working toward for Doe and the start of his follow-up film, saying he is set to begin filming “in a few weeks.”
Deadline reported that Cudi teased Doe and detailed his plans to follow it with a second directorial project titled F*ckin Gnarly. The outlet also reported that both films are set for 2027, framing the update as part of how Cudi is “hitting the ground running” on his expanding directing career.
In the same report, Deadline characterized Cudi as a two-time Grammy winner and connected the latest remarks to the development of his trajectory from artist to filmmaker. The report did not provide additional production details such as casting, shooting locations, or studio or distributor partners for either Doe or F*ckin Gnarly.
Deadline said Cudi’s comments were made as he prepared to “unveil” Doe, presenting the filmmaking schedule as already underway in the near term. By stating that he will begin filming his next movie in “a few weeks,” Cudi indicated that the transition from his first feature-directing effort to a second project would be rapid.
The report also notes Cudi’s phrasing about starting his next film, indicating he intends to continue building his role as a director while Doe prepares to reach audiences. As described by Deadline, the overlap between the two projects would require parallel progress on pre-production and planning, even as the first feature remains the immediate focus.
No further dates, official release windows, or concrete production milestones were included in the Deadline summary beyond the 2027 timing. The report likewise did not specify whether F*ckin Gnarly is intended to be a spiritual successor, a sequel, or a standalone story, beyond being described as a follow-up to Doe.
For now, the next publicly described step is Cudi’s stated plan to begin filming F*ckin Gnarly in the coming weeks, with additional announcements expected as production moves toward principal photography and distribution arrangements are finalized.
Until additional details are released by Cudi, his representatives, or the film’s production companies, the announced items remain centered on the name of the next project, the near-term start of filming, and the shared 2027 release planning cited in Deadline’s coverage.
Why It Matters
- Cudi’s stated timeline suggests a rapid transition from his first feature directing project to a second film, which can affect how productions staff and schedule work.
- The 2027 release plan for both titles implies that audiences may see two Cudi-directed features in the same calendar window rather than over an extended period.
- If filming begins in the next few weeks, additional announcements on casting, production partners, and distribution would be expected to follow as standard production milestones approach.
- For fans and industry watchers, the update provides early visibility into Cudi’s creative and business expansion into directing, beyond his music career.
Key Facts
- Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, told Deadline he will begin filming his next movie in “a few weeks.”
- Deadline reported that Cudi is preparing his feature directorial debut, Doe, which he said he is about to “unveil.”
- Deadline reported that Cudi’s next directorial follow-up is titled F*ckin Gnarly.
- Deadline reported that both Doe and F*ckin Gnarly are set for 2027.
- Deadline described Cudi as a two-time Grammy winner.
- The Deadline report did not provide casting, locations, or production-company details for either film.