Why Does Hollywood Keep Casting Popstars in Movies?!

Video Description

So popstar The Weeknd just released his new movie Hurry Up Tomorrow... and yeah, it’s bad. Like really bad. In this video essay, we break down everything that went wrong with the film — from the wooden acting to the brutal reviews — and ask the bigger question: why does Hollywood keep casting famous people who can't act? We dive into The Weeknd’s controversial history with acting (remember The Idol?), how this movie even got made, and why co-stars like Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan completely outshone him. This isn’t just about one flop — it’s about a bigger pattern in Hollywood: singers, influencers, and models jumping into acting without the skills or experience, while thousands of real, trained actors are left waiting on the sidelines. If you’re tired of celebrities getting handed roles they haven’t earned, or you’re just curious what Hurry Up Tomorrow says about the film industry today, this one’s for you. Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 03:52 - When fame isn't enough Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marinamcbain TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@marinaswrld Thanks for watching :p