The Weeknd is flanked by Hollywood's brightest rising stars in Hurry Up Tomorrow movie first look

If there's one thing The Weeknd is good at, it's attracting top-tier talent for his Hollywood projects. The Idol may have had flaws, but casting wasn't one of them—he appeared alongside some of the industry's biggest up-and-coming names, including Lily-Rose Depp, Rachel Sennott, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph (at the time, on the cusp of her Oscar win). Similarly, his upcoming film features some of the biggest names in young Hollywood, Sabrina Carpenter's video vixens Barry Keoghan and Jenna Ortega. Now, fresh off Abel Tesfaye's triumphant return to the Grammys stage, we've got a Hurry Up Tomorrow first look and some new details.  

According to a synopsis from Lionsgate, the Hurry Up Tomorrow film follows "A musician plagued by insomnia" who "is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence." In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, director Trey Edward Shults describes Tesfaye's character as an artist "on the verge of a mental breakdown." In terms of genre, "It's a mix of psychological thriller and drama," Shults says. "I honestly feel like I've never seen a movie quite like it." 

Tesfaye in turn praised Shults and his "emotionally captivating" films, adding, "I feel incredibly lucky to have Trey, Jenna, and Barry with me. They were monumental in bringing this film to life in such a unique and special way. Trey is a true visionary, and Jenna and Barry bring an intensity that I don't think anyone has seen before."

Tesfaye starred in, produced, and co-wrote the film, making him part of a growing trend of musical auteurs crossing over into a cinematic medium. Hurry Up Tomorrow shares a name with The Weeknd's recently released album (which may be his last under "The Weeknd" persona). Lionsgate previously invited fans "to uncover connections between the albums, his live performances, and the film." You can check out the Hurry Up Tomorrow first look below. 

Jenna Ortega as Anima in Hurry Up Tomorrow. Photo Credit: Andrew Cooper

Barry Keoghan as Lee and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye as Abel in Hurry Up Tomorrow. Photo Credit: Andrew Cooper

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye as Abel and Writer/Director Trey Edward Shults in Hurry Up Tomorrow. Photo Credit: Andrew Cooper