The Weeknd to star in new show from Euphoria’s Sam Levinson

After his unforgettable cameo in the Safdie Brothers' Uncut Gems, The Weeknd is set to once again flex his acting chops, this time in a series he's co-creating for HBO with Euphoria's Sam Levinson titled The Idol, Deadline reports. The show, which The Weeknd will also executive produce and co-write, follows a pop singer who falls in love with an LA club owner, played by The Weeknd, who also happens to be a cult leader. The series was also co-created by Reza Fahim; The Weeknd's manager, Wassim Slaiby, and creative director, La Mar C. Taylor, will also executive produce the project.