US EditionThe Weeknd Teases Possible About-Face on Retiring Stage Persona: ‘It Could Also Just Be a Rebirth’
- Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd, released his sixth studio album along with a movie sharing the same title, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on May 15, 2025, in the United States.
- Tesfaye planned to retire his stage persona after over 15 years and completing an album trilogy beginning with After Hours in 2020.
- The musical psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, co-written and directed by Trey Edward Shults, stars Tesfaye alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
- Tesfaye described the film as “the final nail in the coffin” for The Weeknd character but acknowledged “the door is still cracked” for future projects.
- Following the release, Tesfaye intends to continue making music and acting under his own name, suggesting a possible rebirth beyond The Weeknd persona.
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The Weeknd will be killed to start a new stage in the Abel Tesfaye race
Abel Tesfaye, popularly known as The Weeknd, has commented that he wants to “kill” his pseudonym, Weeknd, for years, by mentioning that his next album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ and his next film —with the same name—, where he stars as the main actor, will be his last project with that name. Written by himself, along with Trey Edward Shults and Reza Fahim, the official premise is: A musician with insomnia is dragged along with a stranger to an odyssey …
Weeknd says he has no interest in fame during Hurry Up Tomorrow film debut
Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, made his feature film debut at the New York premiere of Hurry Up Tomorrow, a psychological thriller inspired by his own on-stage experience. The screening took place on 13 May 2025 at AMC Lincoln Square 13 and marks his first major acting role. Speaking to Variety on the red carpet, Tesfaye reflected on his complicated relationship with celebrity. “It can really be a full-time job and I just have no inte…
Abel Tesfaye "brainstorming" next move as he prepares to retire The Weeknd moniker
The Weeknd has spoken about what’s next for him after he retires his beloved stage name. READ MORE: The Weeknd – ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ review: stadium-filling superstar prepares to move on The singer – real name Abel Tesfaye – has long been vocal about wanting to “kill” the Weeknd moniker for several years. He’s even gone so far as to say that his latest album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ and its accompanying film of the same name will be his last as The …
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