The Weeknd’s upcoming 2025 thriller has found two new cast members inJenna Ortegaand Barry Keoghan. The two young actors have had an illustrious career so far. Ortega, who started acting at the age of nine and starred in the Disney seriesStuck in the Middle,has propelled her career with strong performances in lead roles, and reached a high point with her turn asWednesday Addams in the Netflix seriesWednesday, a role which earned her an Emmy nomination.
Keoghan first stepped into international acclaim in 2017, after his terrifying portrayal of Martin in Yorgos Lanthimos’The Killing of a Sacred Deerand his small role in Christopher Nolan’sDunkirk.In 2022, he starred in the buzzworthyThe Banshees of Inshirinand earned an Oscar nod for Best Supporting Actor and last year he got Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for his disturbing performance inSaltburn.As for Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, his 2025 thriller will mark his big screen debut, having previously made his acting debut withHBO’s failed 2023 seriesThe Idol.
The Weeknd’s Upcoming Thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow Casts Jenna Ortega & Barry Keoghan
Tesfaye’s upcoming thrillerHurry Up Tomorrowshares the same name with his upcoming album, which releases Jan. 24, and will serve as the bookend to the popstar’s artistic trilogy, which started with “After Hours” and “Dawn FM.” The artist will perform a one-off show at Pasadena’s Rose Bowl on Jan. 25 to celebrate the release of the album, and the film has been timed to follow the album’s release, being inspired by and featuring new music by Tesfaye.
Deadlinereports thatHurry Up Tomorrowhas added Ortega and Keoghan to its cast, starting off casting announcements with two of the industry’s most sought-after talent. Also announced was the film’s official release date, May 16, making it a strong early summer contender and a direct competitor toFinal Destination: Bloodlines, which also comes out that weekend. The movie will be directed byIt Comes at Night’s Trey Edward Shults.
Our Take On Hurry Up Tomorrow Casting Keoghan & Ortega
Adding Keoghan and Ortega to the cast ofHurry Up Tomorrowis exciting, but I’m still not entirely sold on the project yet. They’re undoubtedly talented actors, howeversimilar optics precededThe Idol.The seriesstarred impressive talent, including Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie Kim, and Rachel Sennot, but that series didn’t make it past the first season, with some reports even indicating The Weeknd pushed for the creative overhaul that led to its critical panning.
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Hurry Up Tomorrowis already boasting an impressive cast with Keoghan andOrtega in the fray, but that means very little if the material isn’t right. This happened inThe Idol,where great performances and striking visuals were undermined by lackluster writing and seemingly aimless provocation.Hurry Up Tomorrowis still in its early stages, so, while the casting announcement is great news, Tesfaye and his creative team now have the responsibility to appropriately utilize the talent he has available.
