Hurry Up Tomorrow

Producer Kevin Turen died of a heart condition a year and a half before the film's release. The film is dedicated to him.

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The Weeknd's reaction to losing his voice is very different from what actually happened. The film shows the performance ending abruptly and The Weeknd fleeing the venue. In reality, he apologized to his fans and promised them another show in the near future.

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It is Trey Edward Shults's first film shot using 35mm Kodak film.

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In interviews, The Weeknd said this film came before the album "Hurry Up Tomorrow."

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Before Jenna Ortega was cast, Rachel Zegler was considered for the role of Anima.

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The film is a semi-autobiographical exploration of fame, identity and self-destruction. The events in the film are inspired by a real-life incident in which The Weeknd lost his voice during a September 2022 concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, only one night after performing at the same stadium.

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It is Trey Edward Shults's first feature film not shot by Drew Daniels, as Daniels instead worked on Anora (2024). This time Chayse Irvin served as cinematographer.

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The Weeknd says this film inspired his final album of the same name.

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The Weeknd appears in a film for the first time since Uncut Gems (2019).

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While holding The Weeknd's phone, Jenna Ortega says "0216," referring to the phone's passcode. These numbers are his actual birthday (February 16), so she was able to guess it.

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In one scene, Barry Keoghan's character Lee tells The Weeknd how they dropped out of school and ran away from home. La Mar Taylor, The Weeknd's creative director, partner and best friend since 2007, when they were both 17, actually did these things when they were both just starting out in the music business.

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Jenna Ortega's character is named Anima. In Jungian psychology, "anima" refers to the (partly) feminine aspects of a man's soul. On one hand, this name may give the impression that the young woman is merely a product of The Weeknd's imagination. (Note her sudden disappearance toward the end of the film.) On the other hand, Anima is seen interacting with others while The Weeknd is miles away, which suggests she is real.

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The Weeknd had long harbored desires to act and make films. He had previously stated in interviews that he wanted to pursue acting again one day.

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