The Weeknd is back onscreen along with Wednesday's Jenna Ortega and Saltburn's Barry Keoghan to show his talent with an upcoming movie Hurry Up Tomorrow.

This movie is a loose adaption of the life of Abel Tesfaye, whom we all know as The Weeknd. In the movie, an insomniac musician, Abel Tesfaye, is pulled into a long, nightmarish adventure with a stranger, and his life completely changes after meeting her.

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The Weeknd's Life as a Struggling Musician

“I never thought I would be able to achieve the things I have. But I always knew I had to try, no matter how hard it seemed. I learned that if you want something bad enough and you’re willing to work for it, anything is possible.” — The Weeknd

Abel Tesfaye was born in a working-class family and raised by his mother and grandmother, both of whom were immigrants from Ethiopia. He was inspired by the legendary Michael Jackson and took an interest in music from early on.

Tesfaye faced many challenges while growing up. At 16, he dropped out of school and left his house, dedicating himself to a party-fueled lifestyle. He worked odd jobs, slept at some friends' houses, even worked at American Apparel.

He started developing his music vision around this time, but he didn't have a platform big enough to support himself. This led to substance abuse, insomnia, alienation, homelessness, and more.

He wrote songs about his experiences, and soon released his mixtape House of Balloons in 2011 which gained attention. Following this release, all his other releases became commercial success, and became The Weeknd we all know now.

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Hurry Up Tomorrow focuses on the struggles he had to face while developing his music.

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Cast List

The cast of Hurry Up Tomorrow consists of famous and talented actors, with The Weeknd being in the main role.

• The Weeknd as Abel Tesfaye
• Jenna Ortega as Amina, a stranger Abel meets who changes his life.
• Barry Keoghan as Lee, Abel's manager, who plays a significant role throughout the film.
• Gabby Barrett as Isabella

Many other actors- David Moskowitz, Cade Foehner, Olga Safari, Riley Keough, Paul L. Davis, and Ash T.- are going to be playing minor roles.

Furthermore, Tiktok queen Charlie D'Amelio will be making a small appearance as a dancer.

Personally, I am very excited to see the performance of this cast, and it seems like a dream come true that The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan are in the same movie.

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Where Will It Be Streamed?

Hurry Up Tomorrow will be available to watch in cinemas in USA, and it will be available to watch on Netflix and Prime Video.

When Will Hurry Up Tomorrow Release?

Hurry Up Tomorrow will be released and available to watch on May 16, 2025. Get ready, this dark thriller will make you question life.

Teaser

Below I have linked the teaser of the film, produced by Lionsgate Movies.

I think everybody should watch this film because it is a great psychological thriller and a take on one of the best musicians' life. Just by judging from the teaser, it seems that The Weeknd has done an impeccable job at acting. Maybe it's because the film is an adaptation of his own life.

I am very excited to see the character arcs of Abel, Amina and Lee. I think this has the potential to be one of the best psychological thrillers of the year. I encourage everybody reading this article to watch the film. Signing out.