The Weeknd is set to star, co-write and executive produce the forthcoming HBO series The Idol.
The drama, created by the “Blinding Lights” singer, Euphoria's Sam Levinson and The Weeknd’s production partner Reza Fahim, is currently in development at the premium network.
According to Deadline, the series follows a female pop singer who starts a romance with an enigmatic L.A. club owner who is the leader of a secret cult.