The Weeknd Is Producing And Starring In His Own HBO Drama

The Weeknd, who has plenty of seedy cinematic grandeur in his career already, is now going all-in. Abel Tesfaye has announced he’s producing and starring in a new drama in development at HBO, titled The Idol. He created it with Sam Levinson, the creator of Euphoria, and they also teamed with Reza Fahim, Tesfaye’s producing partner and a former nightlife entrepreneur. Mary Laws, who has written for Succession and Preacher, will craft the story of The Idol, while Joseph Epstein will serve as s...