Grammy-winning artist and Oscar nominee The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, is set to star in the highly anticipated Lionsgate thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow. The film, directed by Trey Edward Shults, marks a new venture for The Weeknd, who co-wrote the script with Shults. Known for his evocative music and recent television work in The Idol, The Weeknd is ready to dive deeper into the film world, leading a psychological thriller that blends music with intense storytelling.
A Visionary Team Behind the Scenes
The film’s cast includes two of Hollywood’s rising stars, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. Despite their busy schedules, both actors “made it clear they wanted this as their next project,” according to sources close to the production. Shults, known for acclaimed works like Waves and It Comes at Night, brings his experience in character-driven narratives and atmospheric tension to this ambitious project.
Adam Fogelson, Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chair, expressed excitement about the collaboration, calling The Weeknd “a visionary whose art cannot be confined by any single medium.” He added, “With Hurry Up Tomorrow, in partnership with Trey, his musical universe expands onto the big screen with a psychological thriller that will usher in a new cinematic experience for fans.” Lionsgate is handling worldwide distribution, aiming to reach a global audience eager to see The Weeknd’s vision in this unique format.
A Unique Blend of Music and Cinema
Hurry Up Tomorrow is set to feature a score co-created by The Weeknd and producer Daniel Lopatin, also known as Oneohtrix Point Never. The film’s soundtrack will tie into The Weeknd’s upcoming album, also titled Hurry Up Tomorrow, marking the final chapter in his trilogy that began with After Hours and continued with Dawn FM. This musically driven thriller is expected to explore deep existential themes, with The Weeknd describing the project as a self-reflective journey. “I look in the mirror and feel both old and new, stuck in limbo and unable to move,” he said in a recent interview, hinting at the tone of the film.
While a release date has not been announced, fans eagerly await Hurry Up Tomorrow as both a cinematic and musical event. With its powerful combination of music, storytelling, and psychological drama, the film promises to be a groundbreaking addition to The Weeknd’s artistic legacy.