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Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Melodies from the mind
Musical psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow is out now in theatres. Starring Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, the film is set to tell the story of an insomniac musician on the verge of a breakdown, who gets pulled into an existential journey that challenges everything he knows about himself upon meeting a mysterious stranger named Ani, played by Jenna Ortega. 'It's a mix of psychological thriller and drama,' director Trey Shults said in an interview. 'I honestly feel like I've never seen a movie quite like it,' he added. It was revealed that while the main character played by Tesfaye is also named Abel, the plot is only loosely based on his career, which he embarked on in 2009. 'I feel like we created a character that isn't exactly him, but it's honest to his soul and what he could have been if things went differently in life,' Trey explained. 'I think his character is in need of self-reflection. He's kind of at a crossroads in his life.' The film takes inspiration from an incident, which also influenced the accompanying soundtrack, released in January – Abel who features on the film's musical album lost his voice mid-song during a sold-out show on his last world tour. 'I knew that I really needed to sit down and figure out my life. I'd had a kind of a mental breakdown, which is pretty much what this new album's about,' Abel said ahead of the musical release. The namesake album consisting of 22 tracks combines elements of R&B, synth-pop, trap as well as Brazilian funk. It is also the final instalment of a trilogy, following his previous creations After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022), and marks his sixth studio release. Abel said that Hurry Up Tomorrow is very likely going to be his last body of work as The Weeknd. 'As the Weeknd, I've said everything I can say. I'll still make music, maybe as Abel, maybe as the Weeknd. But I still want to kill the Weeknd, and I will, eventually. I'm definitely trying to shed that skin and be reborn,' he added.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd Faces Breakdown in ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow' Movie Trailer
The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, plays a musician plagued by insomnia and facing an emotional breakdown in the official trailer for the suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, the first feature film from the pop star set for a May 16 theatrical release. The teaser, which dropped on Tuesday, sees a musician character called Abel Tesfaye pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence, according to a synopsis from the producers. More from The Hollywood Reporter Don Lemon and Kanye West Face Off on Social Media After Controversial Grammys Appearance How Doja Cat, the Jonas Brothers and the Grammy Awards Buoyed Businesses Stricken by L.A. Fires Sal Maida, Bassist With Roxy Music and Milk 'N' Cookies, Dies at 76 The trailer will also feed into speculation The Weeknd in real life wants to shed his pop star persona and revert to his real name. 'Call me by the familiar name,' a voice is heard to say at one point in the teaser, while in the background someone yells 'Abel!' Hurry Up Tomorrow, which also stars Jenna Ortega as Anima and Barry Keoghan as Lee, is inspired by The Weeknd's upcoming release of a new album and tour of the same name. The album Hurry Up Tomorrow, set for a Jan. 31 release, represents the final chapter in the pop star's trilogy after 2022's Dawn FM and 2020's After Hours. Trey Edward Shults directs the film produced by The Weeknd and his indie banner Manic Phase. Shults is best known for the coming-of-age drama Waves and psychological horror It Comes At Night, both for A24. Shults, Tesfaye and his producing partner Reza Fahim penned the screenplay. The upcoming Hurry Up Tomorrow film being tied to the new album release helps explain why Tesfaye made a surprise appearance and performance at the 2025 Grammys after he had announced three years prior that he planned to boycott the show following his 2021 snub. The pop artist performed songs from the Hurry Up Tomorrow album, including 'Cry For Me' and 'Timeless.' Tesfaye also starred in and co-created the HBO drama The Idol along with Fahim and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson. Expanding beyond his music career, he earlier co-wrote and did voice work on a 2020 episode of TBS' American Dad, and appeared in Uncut Gems. The Hurry Up Tomorrow film is also produced by Fahim, the late Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss, while the executive producer credits are shared by Ortega, Shults, Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, Wassim 'Sal' Slaiby and Harrison Huffman. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time Dinosaurs, Zombies and More 'Wicked': The Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 From 'A Complete Unknown' to 'Selena' to 'Ray': 33 Notable Music Biopics
The Independent
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour
Fresh off the release of a new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour — not an easy feat for a contemporary solo act and further confirmation of his popularity. The 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' tour kicks off May 9 in Phoenix at the State Farm Stadium and concludes in San Antonio on Sept. 3 at the Alamodome. The tour will also hit Detroit; Chicago; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Minneapolis; Denver; Inglewood, California; Las Vegas; Santa Clarita, California; Seattle, Vancouver, Canada; Edmonton, Canada; Montreal; Toronto; Philadelphia; Landover, Maryland; Nashville, Tennessee; Miami; Atlanta; Orlando, Florida; Arlington, Texas, and Houston. He will be joined by Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. Tickets can be purchased through the artist presale, which will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time and run until Thursday at 9 a.m. local time. The general sale will begin on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. local time via 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' is the final album in The Weeknd's record-breaking trilogy that began with 2020's 'After Hours' and 2022's 'Dawn FM.' It features a number of all-star collaborations, including Future on 'Enjoy the Show,' Anitta on 'São Paulo,' and Lana Del Rey on 'The Abyss.' The album was at least partially inspired by a set at Inglewood, California's SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles in 2022, where the musician born Abel Tesfaye lost his voice. He has described the moment as the start of a breakdown. He will return to the venue for two nights in June.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off the release of a new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour — not an easy feat for a contemporary solo act and further confirmation of his popularity. The 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' tour kicks off May 9 in Phoenix at the State Farm Stadium and concludes in San Antonio on Sept. 3 at the Alamodome. The tour will also hit Detroit; Chicago; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Minneapolis; Denver; Inglewood, California; Las Vegas; Santa Clarita, California; Seattle, Vancouver, Canada; Edmonton, Canada; Montreal; Toronto; Philadelphia; Landover, Maryland; Nashville, Tennessee; Miami; Atlanta; Orlando, Florida; Arlington, Texas, and Houston. He will be joined by Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. Tickets can be purchased through the artist presale, which will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time and run until Thursday at 9 a.m. local time. The general sale will begin on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. local time via 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' is the final album in The Weeknd's record-breaking trilogy that began with 2020's 'After Hours' and 2022's 'Dawn FM.' It features a number of all-star collaborations, including Future on 'Enjoy the Show,' Anitta on 'São Paulo,' and Lana Del Rey on 'The Abyss.' The album was at least partially inspired by a set at Inglewood, California's SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles in 2022, where the musician born Abel Tesfaye lost his voice. He has described the moment as the start of a breakdown. He will return to the venue for two nights in June. Maria Sherman, The Associated Press
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
The Weeknd releases new album and announces North America stadium tour
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off the release of a new album, 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' The Weeknd has announced a massive North American stadium tour — not an easy feat for a contemporary solo act and further confirmation of his popularity. The 'After Hours 'Til Dawn' tour kicks off May 9 in Phoenix at the State Farm Stadium and concludes in San Antonio on Sept. 3 at the Alamodome. The tour will also hit Detroit; Chicago; East Rutherford, New Jersey; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Minneapolis; Denver; Inglewood, California; Las Vegas; Santa Clarita, California; Seattle, Vancouver, Canada; Edmonton, Canada; Montreal; Toronto; Philadelphia; Landover, Maryland; Nashville, Tennessee; Miami; Atlanta; Orlando, Florida; Arlington, Texas, and Houston. He will be joined by Atlanta rapper Playboi Carti and Mike Dean. Tickets can be purchased through the artist presale, which will begin Wednesday at 10 a.m. local time and run until Thursday at 9 a.m. local time. The general sale will begin on Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. local time via 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' is the final album in The Weeknd's record-breaking trilogy that began with 2020's 'After Hours' and 2022's 'Dawn FM.' It features a number of all-star collaborations, including Future on 'Enjoy the Show,' Anitta on 'São Paulo,' and Lana Del Rey on 'The Abyss.' The album was at least partially inspired by a set at Inglewood, California's SoFi Stadium just outside Los Angeles in 2022, where the musician born Abel Tesfaye lost his voice. He has described the moment as the start of a breakdown. He will return to the venue for two nights in June.
