Jenna Ortega Rides Through Shadows in The Weeknd’s New ‘Drive’ Music Video

Jenna Ortega takes center stage alongside The Weeknd in the hauntingly cinematic music video for “Drive,” released on April 18 as part of his Hurry Up Tomorrow project. Directed by Trey Edward Shults, the video unfolds as a somber, slow-burning visual journey—blurring the lines between music, film, and psychological storytelling. With Jenna and The Weeknd weaving through dimly lit amusement parks and winding nighttime roads, the video acts as both a standalone narrative and a prelude to the upcoming feature film Hurry Up Tomorrow, set to release on May 16.

Ortega’s appearance in the video is both understated and captivating. She dons a sleek, jet-black trench coat—structured yet flowing—paired with a high-neck black top that nods to vintage noir elegance. The look is completed with minimal makeup and slightly tousled hair, creating a visual language that is equal parts mystery and melancholy. Shot through soft neon hues and dusty road light, Ortega’s character radiates quiet intensity. She cruises alone through vast and empty landscapes, her eyes fixed ahead, exuding a sense of detached purpose. The simplicity of her outfit enhances her haunting presence in the video, allowing the emotional weight of her performance to speak louder than any embellishment.

While Jenna Ortega navigates the night, The Weeknd’s scenes grow darker and more suffocating, transitioning into the chilling second half of the video, “Baptized in Fear.” The contrast between Jenna’s eerie calm and Abel Tesfaye’s emotional unraveling emphasizes the narrative tension that will likely be further explored in Hurry Up Tomorrow, where both star alongside Barry Keoghan. As The Weeknd closes a chapter on his persona with theatrical grandeur, Ortega emerges as the quiet force driving this visual story—stylish, stoic, and shrouded in intrigue.