The Weeknd to produce & star in new HBO series 'The Idols'

The star singer will co-create the new drama set to be executive produced by 'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson.

According to Variety, the series produced, co-created and co-written by The Weeknd, will follow a female pop singer who becomes romantically involved with a Los Angeles club owner—who also happens to be a cult leader. The Weeknd is also slated to star in the cult series.

'Euphoria' creator Sam Levinson will executive produce and co-create the series alongside Reza Fahim, The Weeknd's creative producer. Fahim will also co-write the show. Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen, and Aaron L. Gilbert will co–executive produce alongside Levinson.