The Weeknd shared how his personal struggles with sleep paralysis influenced the eerie elements present in his upcoming film, "Hurry Up Tomorrow." Drawing from his own experiences, The Weeknd turned his encounters with sleep paralysis into creative inspiration for this psychological thriller set to debut in theaters on May 16. The Grammy-winning artist emphasized that sleep paralysis was the driving force behind the film's tone and concept, portraying it as the main adversary within the storyline. In the movie, The Weeknd takes on a stylized version of himself as a pop star navigating a disquieting and dreamlike world, alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan who contribute their unique perspectives to the narrative. The singer discussed how his vivid nightmares and encounters with shadowy figures during sleep paralysis influenced the project, with the goal of bringing awareness to the condition. The Weeknd shared that improving his sleep habits played a significant role in managing sleep paralysis, highlighting the importance of creating a dark and calm sleep environment to minimize occurrences of the disorder. "Hurry Up Tomorrow" is set to hit theaters nationwide on May 16.