The Weeknd is heading to the massive display screen for his function movie appearing debut.
The movie is at the moment untitled however may also star “Wednesday” and “Scream VI” actor Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), Selection experiences.
Along with his main function, the “Lights, Digicam, Motion” crooner — actual identify Abel Tesfaye — is producing the movie. He additionally co-wrote the untitled film together with his producing accomplice Reza Fahim and the movie’s director, Trey Edward Shults (“It Comes at Night time”).
The movie’s plot particulars and launch date haven't been introduced but.
The Weeknd made his appearing debut in 2019 for Netflix’s crime thriller “Uncut Gems” in a cameo alongside comic Adam Sandler and Julia Fox.
Whereas the untitled undertaking will function the hitmaker’s first starring movie function, he’s additionally set to seem with Lily-Rose Depp in HBO’s upcoming collection “The Idol.” Co-created by “Euphoria’s” Sam Levinson and Fahim, the appearing pair will probably be joined onscreen by Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott and Hank Azaria.
An official premiere date for “The Idol” has but to be introduced, though in October, the Canadian famous person hinted on Instagram that followers can count on the mysterious cult drama to premiere this yr.
Within the drama collection, the Grammy-winning artist stars as a “self-help guru and chief of a modern-day cult” who “enters an advanced relationship with a rising pop idol,” performed by Depp, in line with the present’s synopsis.
On the music aspect of his profession, The Weeknd introduced the second leg of his After Hours Til Daybreak Tour in November, which is about to start June 10 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Watch the teaser trailer for “The Idol” under.
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