Kid Cudi Reveals Details On ‘Neverland’ Short Film With Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions
Rapper's passion project to debut in AMC theaters with new music
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Kid Cudi has just dropped more exciting details about his upcoming short film project that has fans buzzing with anticipation. The multi-talented artist took to Instagram to share additional information about his collaboration with Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions.
Project Details Revealed
“This was a huge project for me, and I’m more than confident you all will LOVE!!” Cudi wrote in his enthusiastic post. The rapper revealed that he not only stars in the short film but also scored it, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
The short film, titled “Neverland,” will be screened at AMC theaters in June, complete with special merchandise for fans. “If u want to see the film, it’ll be in AMC theaters in June! (Popcorn bucket too 😉),” Cudi shared, hinting at exclusive collector’s items for moviegoers.
In a particularly exciting revelation for music fans, Cudi mentioned that audiences attending the screenings will get a special preview of his second single at the events. This follows his previous announcement that “Neverland” is also the name of his first single from his upcoming album.
Collaborators And Creative Team
The Instagram post shows multiple images from what appears to be the production or promotion of the short film. Kid Cudi expressed profound gratitude to his collaborators, giving “Big love ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 to the whole Monkeypaw team,” specifically mentioning Jordan Peele, Jamal Watson, and Kacie, along with his Mad Solar partner Karina and Republic producer Devon Libran.
Cudi also thanked his management team including Kasey Sobey, and gave special recognition to director Ti West, calling him “my muthafuckin brother” for helping make “this special project happen.”
Perhaps most notably, Cudi gave a “special MEGA shout out” to actress Kiernan Shipka, best known for her roles in “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Mad Men.” He praised her performance, saying she “absolutely CRUSH this as my partner in the short.” The post also mentions Brittany Snow and Haley Joel Osment as part of the project.
Building On Previous Announcements
This post builds upon Cudi’s earlier announcement about the project. Just days ago, he revealed that “Neverland” would debut at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 7th. In that post, he wrote, “This was a huge passion project, its different and something u haven’t seen before. So get ready people.”
Cudi has been teasing this project as something truly unique, writing in his latest update: “This is nothing like you’ve ever seen, so get ready. Faces will melt.”
The Multifaceted Artist
Born Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Kid Cudi has been expanding his creative portfolio beyond music in recent years. While he initially rose to fame with his influential 2008 mixtape “A Kid Named Cudi” and subsequent albums, he has increasingly ventured into acting, production, and directing.
His previous visual album project “Entergalactic” earned him the Groundbreaker award at the Critic’s Choice Celebration of Black Cinema Awards, a moment he recently reflected on in a separate Instagram post.
Recent Musical Releases
While fans await the new album, Kid Cudi has been active musically as well. He recently collaborated with Dom Dolla on the single “FOREVER,” which was released on April 18th. The song came together unexpectedly after the two performed at Madison Square Garden, with Cudi noting, “we finished this song the night before madison square garden… we’d never performed together before, but afterwards we immediately knew this was the one.”
What’s Next
With the Tribeca Film Festival premiere set for early June and the AMC theater screenings to follow, fans won’t have to wait long to experience “Neverland.” The project appears to be part of a larger rollout that includes new music and possibly a full album.
For now, Cudi seems to be building anticipation for what he describes as a groundbreaking visual experience. His promise that “faces will melt” suggests something visually striking and potentially genre-defying, in keeping with his history of pushing creative boundaries.
As June approaches, fans of Kid Cudi, Jordan Peele, and the featured actors will be watching closely for more details about this intriguing collaboration that bridges music, film, and visual storytelling.
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