The Weeknd Takes Hollywood By Storm: Grammy-Winning Singer Set to Make Feature Film Debut Alongside Jenna Ortega

The Weeknd Takes Hollywood By Storm: Grammy-Winning Singer Set to Make Feature Film Debut Alongside Jenna Ortega – as lead actor, producer, writer, and director.

Grammy-winning singer, The Weeknd, is making his way into Hollywood with his feature film debut alongside Jenna Ortega. The Canadian musician, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has signed on to star in and produce an untitled film, which he will also write and direct.

The Weeknd Set to Debut on Hollywood with Jenna Ortega

Alongside The Weeknd will be the rising star, Jenna Ortega, known for her roles in “You” and “Wednesday,” and Barry Keoghan, who recently appeared in “The Green Knight” and “Dunkirk.”

The Weeknd has been working on the project with his producing partner, Reza Fahim, while Kevin Turen, who previously produced “Euphoria,” and Harrison Kreiss, an executive producer for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” are also on board.

The crew features some big names in the industry, including Chayse Irvin, who worked on “Joker” and “BlacKkKlansman,” as the director of photography; Trey Edward Shults as a writer and director, and composer and producer Daniel Lopatin, better known as OPN, who has previously worked on the scores for “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems.”

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Details about the plot, genre, and film’s cast are kept under wraps. However, fans are excited to see The Weeknd showcase his skills beyond music.

This announcement comes on the heels of the upcoming premiere of The Weeknd’s new show, “The Idol,” which stars Lily-Rose Depp, Dan Levy, and Jennie Kim of Blackpink. The mysterious drama centers on a cult whose members are in a complex relationship with a rising pop star, played by The Weeknd.

With two exciting projects in the pipeline, it seems like The Weeknd is determined to make his mark in Hollywood. His fans are eager to see what he has in store for them and are thrilled to see him on their screens.