Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd) recently opened up about his acting future following the release of his new film, Hurry Up Tomorrow.
The Grammy-winning singer has been venturing into acting for the last few years, including a starring role in the ill-fated HBO series The Idol. Hurry Up Tomorrow marks his first leading role in a movie.
The Weeknd Teases Acting Plans After Hurry Up Tomorrow
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter during the red carpet premiere of Hurry Up Tomorrow, Tesfaye opened up about his plans for his acting future following the release of the film.
"It’s all art to me, so if it connects with me and I feel inspired to make it, then I’m gonna make it," he said.
When asked whether he will continue using his "The Weeknd" stage name moving forward, Tesfaye teased that they are still brainstorming some ideas.
"We’re brainstorming it right now. I feel like we don’t have any definite answers, but I haven’t dropped it yet because I’m on tour, so I’ve still gotta get out there and see the fans," he responded.
So far, the only upcoming film that Tesfaye has in store is the comedy film Rolling Loud, which is produced by Live Nation.
What is Hurry Up Tomorrow About?
Hurry Up Tomorrow serves as a companion piece to Tesfaye's new album of the same name. Trey Edward Shults directed the film.
The story centers on a musician who is plagued by insomnia and is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence. Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan, and Riley Keough co-star.
Tesfaye told The Hollywood Reporter that Schults is someone "I’ve been such a fan of and watching the film, the first cut, and praying that it fit in his body of work — luckily it does and I’m really proud of that because I’m a huge fan."
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