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carousel of modern entertainment is like asking a chameleon to pick its favorite color—unrealistic and a little outdated.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 Tomorro
w, 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.
The Weeknd is getting cooked for his acting 💀 pic.twitter.com/GOD9c9AOyO
— FearBuck (@FearedBuck) May 16, 2025
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 stran
ger.”
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While fans initially frowned when Hurry Up Tomorrow earned
shallow ratings
, they are now full-blown critical in their stance.
The Weeknd’s Hurry Up Tomorrow falls under scrutiny amid subpar ratings and backlash
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.
Terrible acting ngl but it’s his first time,give him a break
— 37 (@FreeAgen_) May 16, 2025
Cmon guys it’s not actually THAT bad… 😭💀
— Bull Street Bets (@BullStreetBets_) May 16, 2025
Jenna Ortega completely outdid him and she didn’t even have any lines
— Yakubian Thought and Theory (@Mind_of_yakub) May 16, 2025
The confetti have been swapped with X brutality, but fans are still trying their best to make a case for The Weeknd.
It’s certainly not good, but at the same time, it’s on par with a lot of the modern-day soap opera/reality tv actors of today.
— Word Smith (@M_A_N_ofLetters) May 16, 2025
Yea he just gotta stick to music LOL
— theaverageclipper (@averageclipper) May 16, 2025
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.
What do you think of the online trolling for The Weeknd’s Hurry Up
Tomorrow
performance? Let us know in the comments below!