The rapper, 36, is using his latest album as inspiration for the planned film, which is going to be the story of his life.
A source close to Kanye told a UK newspaper: “It’s going to be based on the Yeezus album. That’s pretty much a narrative of Kanye’s life.”
According to the source, while Kanye won’t be making an appearance in the biopic, Kim’s character has already been written into the screenplay.
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“They’re still working on the script, so it’s unclear at this point if Kim will be a major star of the movie or making a smaller cameo,” the source said. “But her role in the movie will be pivotal.”
While fans may expect Kim, 33, to play herself in the film, it is reported that her character will be very different to her usual on screen personality.
The source said: “Her role is going to be very dramatic. Far from the bubbly happy persona that she’s always played.”
Kanye is working on the film with American Psycho writer Bret Easton Ellis, who said that the it could be some time before it’s released: “It’s Kanye Land, and that’s subject to a whole other time frame.”
The planned biopic wouldn’t be the first time Kanye has included Kim in one of his projects.
Last year, he and Kim starred together in the video for his single Bound 2, which was criticised by fans for being too cheesy.
And, of course, Kim has her other ‘small screen’ appearance in the form of her 2007 sex tape with singer Ray J.
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