The Weeknd is going to the movies while writing his first film, which he will star with two fashionable actors

The weekend He is one of those artists who never stop creating, whatever the artistic discipline. And after breaking records with a discography that sounded everywhere, Now, it seems that he will go to the seventh art.

And it is that the interpreter of blinding lights he would prepare his first film, according to the American media Deadline. He has been developing the project for some time, although it was only in the last months of 2022 that he contacted the future director to complete the script, whichIt has already reached the hands of those who will be its main protagonists. And, of course, these are the most familiar faces.

The singer will have as main actors —and as companions, since he will also play in the film— Jenna Ortega there Barry Keoghan, who are in an exceptional professional moment. It achieves this thanks to the overwhelming success of Wednesday, where she plays the protagonist; and he is nominated for his first Oscar thanks to his participation in Banshees by Inisherinin addition to being part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe within the Eternals -and have one of the most important roles in the new saga of The Batman—.

Obviously both must have very tight schedules, although both have made it clear that they want to be in this project. Even so, all the plot details remain a mystery, at least until production continues to move forward. Regarding his genre, the director chosen could give a clue: the professional who will be behind the cameras will be Trey Edward Shultswho has already been in charge of other titles like dramas of Krishna oh A moment in timein addition to He comes at nightof terror.

The Weeknd, star actor

There is no approximate date for the release of the film, although it is clear that The Weekend will have time to explore its facet as an interpreter. thanks to the disc after hours already acted in a short film, although apart from his music, he has also been present in strange projects for the small screen.

The real debut of the Canadian will come – not to mention the brief appearance he made in rough diamondswhere he played himself— with series The idol, which already has a first official trailer. There he will not only be the protagonist, but also signs as a co-creator with Sam Levinsonone of the thinking minds behind Euphoria.

There he will play the owner of the owner of one of the most exclusive clubs in Los Angeles, who will make fall in love with a pop star embodied by the daughter of Johnny Depp, Lily Rose Depp. The first preview has already shown that it seems to be one of the most anticipated bets of 2023, the success of which will surely determine its film debut.