Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye is set to make his feature acting debut, teaming with Waves helmer Trey Edward Shults on an untitled film that also stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.

Plot details are being kept under wraps with the pic currently in production. Shults will direct from a script he co-wrote with Tesfaye and his producing partner Reza Fahim. Tesfaye, Fahim, Kevin Turen and Harrison Kreiss are producing with Shultz and Ortega exec producing.

Tesfaye has been developing the project for some time and in recent months came to Shults about directing it. Once he was on board, the two along with Fahim began penning the script that they would ultimately get into the hands of Ortega and Keoghan. Even though both Ortega and Keoghan have been weighing several offers following their big years, both made it clear they wanted this as their next project and following their commitments, the film was a go.

Besides landing Ortega and Keoghan, Shults and Tesfaye also have assembled a below-the-line team that includes director of photography Chayse Irvin (Blonde). Composer and producer OPN, aka Daniel Lopatin (Good Time, Uncut Gems), is scoring the film alongside The Weeknd.

Added new photos of Jenna Ortega attending the UEFA Champions League round of 16 leg one match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Bayern München at Parc des Princes on February 14, 2023 in Paris, France. 

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Public Appearances > Appearances from 2023 > February 14 – Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern Munchen – Round of 16 Leg One – UEFA Champions League

Jenna Ortega, budding fashion “it” girl, is Adidas’ newest brand ambassador and the face of a brand-new label from the German sportswear giant: Adidas Sportswear is the brand’s newest effort to win over Gen Z. Aiming to “encourage self-expression… through comfort and style,” according to a press release, the new line combines Adidas’ activewear technology with everyday style.

The announcement comes on the heels of a couple major shakeups at Adidas. The company terminated its Yeezy business and partnership with Kanye West — which contributed a significant share of its overall revenue — in October. Shortly after, Adidas brought Bjørn Gulden, formerly of Puma, on as CEO, to help lead it into a new era. It seems that new era begins now, with two big firsts: Ortega’s first big fashion deal, and the first time Adidas launches a new brand under its umbrella in 50 years.

“My love for Adidas is one that goes back years,” Ortega said, in a statement. “It’s always had such a presence in sport, music and culture and continues to be an innovator in so many ways. Growing up for me it always had to be Adidas sneakers… so much of my wardrobe is made up of the iconic three stripes.”

Executive Board Member Brian Grevy said of Ortega: “A progressive and passionate next generation pioneer that is making waves across the globe, her fresh and creative way of thinking is what we, as a brand, found ourselves on and continue to be inspired by.”

Though she’s been working in the industry for many years, the actor has won over the public’s hearts through her titular role in Netflix’s “Wednesday.” Between its viral moments and the cast’s finesse in dressing goth-core, Ortega’s been the center of fawning and attention. Plus, her fashion simply cannot be ignored.

Sportswear officially launches Feb. 9.

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Added new photos of Jenna Ortega attending the Saint Laurent Winter 2023 Fashion Show in Paris on January 17.

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Public Appearances > Appearances from 2023 > January 17 – Saint Laurent Winter 2023 Fashion Show in Paris
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Watch the NEW trailer for Scream VI – Only in theatres March 10, 2023.