Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) making his big-screen debut in Hurry Up Tomorrow sounds like a bold and fitting move, especially with the semi-autobiographical angle. Given his cinematic storytelling in albums like After Hours and Dawn FM, stepping into film feels like a natural evolution for him.
The premise—an insomniac musician unraveling the secrets of his existence—sounds trippy and psychological, which aligns well with The Weeknd’s eerie, surreal aesthetic. Plus, with Trey Edward Shults directing (who’s known for Waves and It Comes at Night), we can expect something visually stunning and emotionally intense.
Pairing him with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan is also intriguing. Both actors have been on fire lately, with Ortega thriving in horror/thriller roles and Keoghan proving his range in everything from The Banshees of Inisherin to Saltburn.
The fact that the film’s release is tied to his final album as The Weeknd makes it feel like a grand farewell to his current musical persona. If this really is his last project under The Weeknd name, he’s going out in style—with an album-film crossover event.
What do you think—will this be his Blonde or Purple Rain moment?