The Weeknd Taps Gaspar Noé to Direct His Apocalyptic ‘Big Sleep’ Video: Watch
Photosensitive viewers proceed with caution.
Being the cinephile that The Weeknd is, fans shouldn’t be surprised to see him tap Gaspar Noé to direct his hallucinatory “Big Sleep” video, which arrived on Friday (Oct. 10).
The chaotic clip is a shot of adrenaline as Abel blinds viewers with the lights. There’s even a warning message for those suffering from epilepsy or photosensitive fans to take note of before watching: “This video contains sequences of flashing lights and imagery that may affect photosensitive viewers.”
In the video, an elderly man — played by Hiep Tran Nghia — gingerly hobbles around a stone town before an apocalypse of sorts strikes. Statue heads of The Weeknd and “Big Sleep” producer Giorgio Moroder hover over the city while colorful lights flash from the clouds.
Nghia lies in the center of the deserted town as his spirit is seemingly overtaken by Abel and Moroder, whose eyes mimic the colors of the lights surrounding them.
“Big Sleep” landed on the XO leader’s Hurry Up Tomorrow album and features co-production from disco trailblazer Giorgio Moroder.
After a mammoth run through North America as part of the After Hours Til Dawn Tour, Abel’s heading overseas in 2026. Earlier this week, he announced seven additional shows for the U.K. and European leg.
There are now 36 dates in total, with Abel adding shows in Manchester, U.K.; Copenhagen, Denmark; Munich; Lille, France; Barcelona, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal. There is also a fourth date slated for Paris’ Stade de France. Fans can expect Playboi Carti to serve as support on the European trek.
Watch the ominous “Big Sleep” video:
