There are rumours of a new film called Stan. And the plot sounds very familiar.
According to early industry chatter, director Karyn Kusama is developing a thriller titled Stan, centred on a famous singer and a fan convinced that her music hides secret messages meant only for him. The details are sparse. Still, the concept alone instantly recalls “Stan”, the song that permanently changed how culture talks about obsessive fandom.
That parallel is impossible to ignore.
A Title With Meaning
When Eminem released “Stan” in 2000, he did more than tell a disturbing story. He introduced a framework. The song mapped devotion turning into fixation, then entitlement, and finally collapse. At the time, the term felt extreme. Today, 25 years later, it feels descriptive.
Since then, “stan” has evolved into a common word. It appears in dictionaries, headlines, and academic writing. More importantly, it gave people language. It gave a name to a behaviour many sensed but could not articulate.
Therefore, a film titled Stan, especially one about a fan decoding imagined messages, cannot exist in a cultural vacuum.
Unsettling Premise
Modern fandom thrives on interpretation. Fans search for Easter eggs. Artists hint, tease, and sometimes encourage speculation. As a result, the boundary between audience and creator often feels porous.
In that context, a fan believing a song speaks directly to them no longer sounds absurd. Instead, it sounds like an exaggerated version of everyday online behaviour. Eminem captured that danger early. Now, the same tension appears ready for cinematic treatment.
Reportedly, the film will star Daisy Edgar-Jones and Drew Starkey, with a script by Jordan Rosenbloom. According to this source, filming will take place in Toronto in June 2026. The rumors place Karyn Kusama (Jennifer’s Body, The Invitation, Destroyer, Yellowjackets) in the director’s chair. However, official confirmation is still missing.
Is This True?
The source of the rumours is World of Reel. The site is known for publishing early development news and industry whispers. Sometimes, those reports prove accurate. Sometimes, they fade quietly away.
Crucially, Stan does not yet appear on Kusama’s IMDb page. Moreover, no major trade outlet has confirmed the project. Because of that, this remains credible buzz, not a locked announcement.
Eminem Said It First
Even if the film never materialises, the discussion itself proves a point. Eminem’s “Stan” did not age out. It aged into relevance. It gave culture a durable metaphor for obsession, long before social media amplified it.
If Stan does reach cinemas, it will not just echo a song. It will underline how deeply Eminem’s ideas still shape the way stories get told.
