The Weeknd is bringing his talents to HBO.
The R&B superstar is teaming up with the creator of “Euphoria” on a new cult series titled “The Idol.” According to Variety, The Weeknd will star in and co-write the show, which follows a female pop singer who starts a romance with an enigmatic L.A. club owner who is the leader of a secret cult.
The Weeknd will serve as co-writer and executive producer along with Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson (“Euphoria”). Joseph Epstein will also write and executive produce in addition to serving as showrunner. The Weeknd’s manager, Wassim “SAL” Slaiby, and creative director, La Mar C. Taylor, will co-executive produce.