Working with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) will serve as co-writer and executive producer of the show, titled The Idol.
The Weeknd is developing an HBO series, which he will also co-write and star in, according to Variety.
Joseph Epstein will serve as showrunner and writer, and Sam Levinson, Tesfaye, Fahim, Epstein, Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen, Bron Studios’ Aaron L Gilbert are set to executive produce.
The Weeknd made headlines earlier this year when he said he would no longer submit any music for Grammy consideration when After Hours was snubbed from this year’s nominations.