The Weeknd Sacrifices Music Alter Ego To Pursue New Creative Paths

The Weeknd's upcoming album may be his last release under his longtime moniker as he explores new creative avenues like film and television.
The Weeknd faced challenges filming his HBO series "The Idol" while performing sold out shows, but is committed to ensuring the show's success.
The Weeknd struggled to balance his music persona with his character in "The Idol" and sacrificed his health and home life in service of the show.
The Weeknd's home was used as a filming location for "The Idol" to blur the lines between fiction and reality.
The Weeknd believes "The Idol" is a great show despite risks, delays and last minute changes required to meet his high standards.