The Weekndis taking fans further into the spooky world ofAfter Hours.
On Tuesday, the Canadian hitmaker announced the"After Hours Nightmare,“a series of haunted houses that’ll be featured as part of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood this fall.
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It’s safe to say The Weeknd’s “Earned It” when it comes to the forthcoming theme park collaboration, as John Murdy — Executive Producer of Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood — said the musician’s “a Halloween Horror Nights fan himself” in a press statement.
“I always wanted my own Halloween Horror Nights haunted house as Halloween has always been significant to my music, so this is a total dream come to life,” wrote The Weeknd in a press statement.
“I feel like my music videos have served as a launching pad for a collaboration like this,” continued the “Take My Breath” performer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye. “I cannot wait for people to experience this madness!”
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More information about the “After Hours Nightmare” attraction can be found atUniversal OrlandoandUniversal Studios Hollywood’s respective websites.
Released in March 2020,After Hourscharted at No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100 and spawned the hit singles “Heartless,” “Blinding Lights,” “In Your Eyes,” and “Save Your Tears,” which received a remix featuringAriana Grande.
For the album’s promotional cycle, The Weeknd often donned a red suit with facial injuries and/or bandages while performing or attending award shows. The project’s dark, psychedelic visuals have garnered comparisons to films including 1995’sCasinoand 2019’sJoker.
The Weeknd is currently in the midst of hisAfter Hours til Dawn Tour, which is scheduled to hit stadium venues across North America through Sept. 22.
source: people.com
