Abel Tesfaye Bids Farewell to The Weeknd

There’s a moment in “Hurry Up Tomorrow” — the new film that arrives in theaters on May 16, co-written, produced by, and starring the R&B singer the Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye — in which Anima, a mysterious character played by Jenna Ortega, whacks the singer over the head with a bottle of champagne, knocking him out cold.“That’s my girlfriend’s favorite scene,” Mr. Tesfaye said.The film is a cinematic roman à clef. It tells the story of a superstar called the Weeknd, known for his melancholic music and reclusive personality, who is on a massive stadium tour, pumping ..