2025 is proving to be an eventful year for fans ofThe Weekndwith his much-anticipated album that recently dropped.
However, it goes beyond his music that audiences are clamoring for the Canadian pop star’s work.
The film is teed up to be an insightful conclusion to Tesfaye’s musical journey as The Weeknd.
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The singer has built up a rich body of work since his first studio album in 2013.
He now pivots to the big screen with this mysterious and suspenseful story inHurry Up Tomorrow.
Continue reading below to know everything about The Weeknd’s feature film acting debut inHurry Up Tomorrow.
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7When Will ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Be Released?
The psychological thrilleris slated for release on May 16,later this year.
6Will ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Be In Theaters or Streaming?
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Audiences will get to experience this musically driven psychological film exclusively in theaters.
No official announcements have been made yet regarding the expected streaming date for the film.
However, it will likely be made available on Prime Video due to the film being a Lionsgate property.
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This comes from the recent news that sawa new streaming dealbetween Amazon Prime Video and the Canadian-American distribution company.
His character is seen interacting closely with a boisterous friend portrayed byBarry Keoghan(Saltburn).
4What Is the Plot of ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’?
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Schults stated that the story follows “an artist…on the verge of a mental breakdown”.
It’s noted that the film was being created first before the album took shape beyond demos.
The songs from the album will most likely be integrated into the movie.
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Whether it will be solely as the soundtrack or even performances in scenes is yet to be revealed.
Ultimately, the surreal visuals of the trailer hide the real story that lurks within the film.
3Who Stars in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’?
Much like the plot, details about the characters were also kept under tight wraps.
News only broke about the two main cast additions of Ortega and Keoghan, who would star opposite Tesfaye.
Their relationship serves as a double-edged sword to The Weeknd, especially with Lee also being his manager.
2Who Is Making ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’?
He also teamed up with Trey Edward Shults andReza Fahim(The Idol) to write the screenplay.
Shults directed and edited the film and is best known for his moviesIt Comes At NightandWaves.
Fahim also serves as a producer alongsideKevin TurenandHarrison Kreiss, all of whom were previous producers onThe IdolandWaves.
1When and Where Did ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ Film?
At the time of the project’s announcement in February 2023, production had already begun.
Based on Instagram posts by the film’s cinematographer,ChayseIrvin, filming took place in Los Angeles.
