Hurry Up Tomorrow is an upcoming 2025 American psychological thriller film directed by Trey Edward Shults, based on Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye's sixth studio album of the same name. It is set for release on May 16, 2025. Shults wrote the screenplay with Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, who also produced the film with Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss. Tesfaye also stars alongside Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan, and Gabby Barrett in her acting debut.
| Hurry Up Tomorrow | |
|---|---|
 Teaser poster | |
| Directed by | Trey Edward Shults |
| Written by |
|
| Based on | Hurry Up Tomorrow by the Weeknd |
| Produced by |
|
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Chayse Irvin |
| Edited by | Trey Edward Shults |
| Music by |
|
Production companies |
|
| Distributed by | Lionsgate |
Release date |
|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
Cast
edit- Abel Tesfaye
- Jenna Ortega
- Barry Keoghan
- Gabby Barrett as Isabella
- Charli D'Amelio as a dancer
Production
editDevelopment
editTrey Edward Shults directed and edited Hurry Up Tomorrow. He wrote the script with Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, with its story based on the former's sixth studio album of the same name. Tesfaye and Fahim also produced the film through Manic Phase with Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss.[1] Shults, Jenna Ortega, Michael Rapino, Ryan Kroft, Wassim "Sal" Slaiby and Harrison Huffman served as its executive producers.[2] Chayse Irvin handled the cinematography, while Daniel Lopatin composed the score with Tesfaye.[3] It was one of the last projects Turen worked on before his death in November 2023.[4][5]
Tesfaye, Ortega, Barry Keoghan, and Gabby Barrett signed on to star in Hurry Up Tomorrow. It will mark Tesfaye's feature film acting debut, having previously made a cameo appearance as himself in Uncut Gems (2019) and helming and starring in the HBO television series The Idol (2023).[6] Although Ortega and Keoghan were weighing several offers following their respective breakthrough years, they both wanted the film to be their next project. Production was greenlit after they pledged their commitments.[3] Live Nation Entertainment financed the film on a budget of over $20 million.[7]
Filming
editWhen Deadline Hollywood announced Hurry Up Tomorrow on February 28, 2023, principal photography had already begun.[3]
Post-production
editAccording to an exposé conducted in July 2024 by Kim Masters, editor-at-large for The Hollywood Reporter, Hurry Up Tomorrow had been sitting in post-production for a year and could not attract prospective buyers.[7] It caused Turen's longtime relationship with filmmaker Sam Levinson, who also worked on The Idol, to deteriorate after Levinson felt "betrayed" that Turen was attached to the project without him knowing.[7] Turen contended that he had told Levinson's wife, Ashley Levinson, about Hurry Up Tomorrow, but she expressed no interest and never mentioned it to her husband. Several of Masters's sources say Ashley denied knowing anything about the film.[7]
Release
editIn November 2024, Lionsgate announced their acquisition of worldwide distribution rights to Hurry Up Tomorrow.[8] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 16, 2025.[9]
References
edit- ^ Chapman, Wilson (February 28, 2023). "The Weeknd, Waves Director Trey Edward Shults to Co-Write New Film". IndieWire. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (November 4, 2024). "The Weeknd's Hurry Up Tomorrow Film With Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan Lands at Lionsgate". Variety. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kroll, Justin (February 28, 2023). "The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega And Barry Keoghan To Star In New Film Based On Original Idea From The Weeknd With Trey Edward Shults Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ Rahman, Abid (November 12, 2023). "Kevin Turen, Producer on Euphoria and The Idol, Dies at 44". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Kainz, Natalie; Dasrath, Diana (November 13, 2023). "Euphoria producer Kevin Turen dies at 44". NBC News. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Barfield, Charles (February 28, 2023). "Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan & The Weeknd To Star In New Film From Director Trey Edward Shults". The Playlist. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Masters, Kim (July 23, 2024). "What's Ailing Euphoria? Tragedy and Trauma Inside TV's Buzziest Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 24, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (November 4, 2024). "Lionsgate Makes Worldwide Deal For Hurry Up Tomorrow; Thriller Marks Film-Starring Debut Of The Weeknd". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 20, 2024). "The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, Barry Keoghan Thriller 'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Jumps On Early Summer 2025 Calendar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 20, 2024.