Nicely, The Weeknd already has that complete “get folks to observe me regardless of odd conduct” factor down pat — so maybe dabbling in idol worship may not be so far-fetched.
Along with his notorious bloodied face and “cosmetic surgery” bandages troll act now a consider the previous, the 31-year-old singer born Abel Tesfaye goes full cult boogie along with his subsequent challenge.
The singer of “Blinding Lights” has set his sights on TV stardom: The Weekend will make his appearing debut in HBO’s “The Idol,” a brand new “cult drama” collection in growth from Sam Levinson, creator of the controversial hit “Euphoria” starring Emmy winner Zendaya, Deadline reported.
The singer-songwriter and famous anti-Grammy Awards activist shouldn’t be solely set to star — he’s additionally booked to co-write scripts and government produce the present revolving round a feminine pop singer who falls for an enigmatic LA membership proprietor who additionally occurs to be the chief of a secret cult.
Levinson reportedly co-created the collection with The Weeknd and Reza Fahim, a former nightlife entrepreneur-turned-writer who can also be the notorious anti-Grammy Awards activist’s producing companion.
Reps for The Weeknd didn’t instantly return The Submit’s request for remark about his new challenge.
The artist made worldwide headlines in March by fueling the flames of struggle with the Recording Academy — ignited when the music institute did not grant Grammys 2021 nominations respect for his “After Hours” album. He vowed to by no means once more attend the awards present.
“Due to the key committees, I’ll not enable my label to submit my music to the Grammys,” the “Save Your Tears” singer mentioned in an announcement on the time. He teased his rising discontent in a tweet a number of months earlier than: “The Grammys stay corrupt. You owe me, my followers and the business transparency…” the Canada-born crooner complained in November.
Nonetheless, it seems the Tremendous Bowl LV halftime headliner has discovered one thing else to focus his artistic vitality on at this level. “The Idol” is ready to be written and co-executive-produced by Mary Legal guidelines, who has efficiently scripted “Succession” and “Preacher.” The Weeknd’s supervisor Wassim “SAL” Slaiby and artistic director La Mar C. Taylor are additionally set to co-exec produce.
His newest transfer isn’t so far-fetched: The Weeknd does have slightly appearing expertise below his belt past his dozens of music movies. In 2020, he wrote and visitor starred in an episode of the TBS animated sitcom “American Dad.” The identical yr, he additionally performed himself in Adam Sandler’s acclaimed Safdie brothers movie “Uncut Gems.”
After which we’ve his long term within the efficiency artwork piece a few prime pop star who stoked mass curiosity by sporting bandages for months whereas pretending he had cosmetic surgery.
