The Weeknd recently spoke with Fader to discuss his upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, in which he stars opposite Jenny Ortega. According to its synopsis, the film centers on an “insomniac musician [who] encounters a mysterious stranger, leading to a journey that challenges everything he knows about himself.”
This project hits particularly close to home for The Weeknd and is shaped by his own personal struggle with sleep paralysis. “There are no villains in this movie…Sleep paralysis is the real antagonist.” In his opinion, sleep paralysis is one of the most “vivid” and “disorienting” experiences he’s ever had.
“You’re paralyzed for what feels like a minute. Sometimes you see a dark figure in the corner. You hear voices,” he continued. That said, The Weeknd admits he no longer suffers from the sleep disorder like in the past, thanks to a change in routine: “Turn the phone off. Kill the lights. No TV. Just let your mind rest.”
Hurry Up Tomorrow hit theaters on May 16. You can check out the trailer below.
When The Weeknd isn’t expanding his artist portfolio, he’s breaking records with his music. Last October, he shattered his record as the artist with the most monthly listeners on Spotify, amassing over 120.5 million.
He became the first artist to surpass 100 million listeners in February 2023 and has held the top ever since, with only a brief interruption. Taylor Swift recently joined him as the only other artist to reach over 100 million listeners, while Billie Eilish is quickly catching up.
This achievement comes on the heels of The Weeknd’s latest release, “Timeless,” featuring Playboi Carti and produced by Pharrell. The track has made an impressive debut, entering the Billboard Hot 100 at #3—his highest first-week position.
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