Photography Willy Vanderperre, Styling Robbie SpencerFilm & TV / NewsFilm & TV / NewsEverything we know about Frank Ocean’s upcoming directorial debutThe former Dazed cover star is currently working on his first-ever film, which stars Rye Lane’s David JonssonShareLink copied ✔️January 31, 2025January 31, 2025Text Halima Jibril Frank Ocean – summer 2019 You never truly know what Frank Ocean will do next. From music to cock rings, the 37-year-old singer and songwriter has now set his sights on the film world. Last year, rumours swirled that Ocean was directing a film with Taylor Russell as his leading lady – though this remains unconfirmed. However, yesterday (January 30), it was officially announced that David Jonsson will star in the lead role of Ocean’s upcoming film. The independent project has begun shooting in Mexico City, though its title, plot, and additional cast details remain under wraps. Jonsson is fast becoming one of the most exciting young British actors. He won hearts in Rye Lane (2023), starred in Alien: Romulus (2024), and appeared in the first season of the critically acclaimed workplace drama Industry. While fans are eager to see Ocean’s latest creative endeavour, some can’t help but feel bitter about his continued absence from music. One fan remarked, “this man will do anything except record a new album.” Still, with Ocean leading the project, anticipation is already building. Whether this film arrives sooner or later, one thing is for sure – it’ll be worth the wait. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingWalter Pfeiffer, the cult photographer of beauty, sex and outsidersAs a major retrospective of his work opens in Turin, the Swiss image-maker reflects on magazines, finding success as an ‘outsider’, and why he’s still working at 80Art & PhotographyFashionNipples, nachos and mask4mask: The biggest trends at the Met Gala 2026 Art & PhotographyThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’FashionMeet the young superfans camping outside the Met Gala BeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismFashionMet Gala 2026: The best dressed stars from the biggest night in fashion PolaroidArt & PhotographyThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxFashion7 major political moments from the 2026 Met GalaBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy