According to Deadline, rapper Kid Cudi – real name Scott Mescudi – has now been cast as said best friend.
Kudi made his acting debut in HBO show How to Make it in America, while he has recently contributed to the Fright Night and Hunger Games soundtracks.
He joins Dominic Cooper and Imogen Poots in the film, while Ramon Rodriguez, Rami Malek and Harrison Gilbertson have also been cast.
Act of Valor helmer Scott Waugh is directing, with Need for Speed set to hit on February 7, 2014.Chris Tilly is the Entertainment Editor for IGN in the UK and has finally fallen in love with Breaking Bad. His words can be found on both Twitter and MyIGN.