The Weeknd is heading to the massive display for his function movie appearing debut.
The movie is at present untitled however can even star “Wednesday” and “Scream VI” actor Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (“The Banshees of Inisherin”), Variety experiences.
Along with his main position, the “Lights, Digicam, Motion” crooner — actual title Abel Tesfaye — is producing the movie. He additionally co-wrote the untitled film together with his producing companion 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 mission will function the hitmaker’s first starring movie position, 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 can 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 a sophisticated relationship with a rising pop idol,” performed by Depp, in line with the show’s synopsis.
On the music facet of his profession, The Weeknd introduced the second leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour in November, which is about to start June 10 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Watch the teaser trailer for “The Idol” under.
