Just a few months after making headlines for wanting to retire his iconic stage name, The Weeknd, Abel Tesfaye; is now rethinking the decision. In a recent update, he revealed that he may keep “The Weeknd” moniker after all, crediting his upcoming movie Hurry Up Tomorrow as the reason for the change of heart.
“This might actually be the rebirth of The Weeknd,” he teased in a recent interview, adding a layer of mystery and excitement for fans who thought they were witnessing the end of an era.
Earlier this year, The Weeknd openly discussed plans to fully transition into using his birth name, Abel signaling a new chapter in his career as both an actor and producer. But with Hurry Up Tomorrow—a psychedelic, dystopian drama marking his first lead role in a feature film;he says he’s reconnecting with the essence of what “The Weeknd” represents.
Hurry Up Tomorrow isn’t just another project the talented superstar is . Directed by Trey Edward Shults (Waves, It Comes at Night) and co-starring Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan, the film is already generating early buzz for its surreal visuals and emotionally intense performances. Abel not only stars in the film but also co-wrote the script and produced the soundtrack.
Abel Tesfaye