Trying to pigeonhole artists into one craft in the warp-speed carousel of modern entertainment is like asking a chameleon to pick its favorite color—unrealistic and a little outdated. Every dreamer sets their sights on the summit of stardom. But if Hollywood has taught us anything, it is that versatility is not just a bonus; it is survival. That said, The Weeknd’s leap from mic to movie screen in Hurry Up Tomorrow did not exactly earn him a standing ovation. In fact, cinephiles barely had time to finish their popcorn before the critiques came rolling in.

A 30-second-long clip from Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega, has been doing massive rounds on the Internet, but not for favorable reasons. “The Weeknd is getting cooked for his acting,” the X user captioned the clip, and cue the cauldron of cine jury. A hat adorned with many feathers catches more eyes than one stuck with a lonely plume. However, X handed him a cold, hard reality check, proving that not every stage is perhaps meant to be his. 

For those uninitiated, Hurry Up Tomorrow is a musical psychological thriller, serving as a companion piece to The Weeknd’s sixth studio album of the same name. ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ was reportedly produced simultaneously with the recently released film. The plot follows Abel Tesfaye as a fictionalized version of himself, a sleep-deprived musician teetering on the edge of sanity who is pulled into an “existential odyssey by a mysterious stranger.” 

While fans initially frowned when Hurry Up Tomorrow earned shallow ratings, they are now full-blown critical in their stance. 

Getting out of one’s comfort zone is never easy, especially in the all-consuming showbiz world. However, The Weeknd is not scared to take the leap, even if it means a blunder or two. Sure, no one expected the setback to be so incredible. However, Hurry Up Tomorrow’s release already has drama on speed dial with fans relentlessly trolling the ‘Starboy’ singer. 

The confetti have been swapped with X brutality, but fans are still trying their best to make a case for The Weeknd.

Meanwhile, critics were also sensitive on the flip side. A few settled with not-even-that-bad remarks, while some added that Jenna Ortega stole the scene even with no dialogue. Definitely, one could not do much about the troll-a-palooza online. However, fans were ready to give him a break, if not, at least a chance to prove, because stardom, in all shapes and sizes, comes without a safety net, where the only lifeline is the fandom.

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