Showtime announces documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show

The feature-length film is set to premiere later this year.

February 12, 2021

Showtime is set to air a 90-minute documentary detailing how the Weeknd's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance came to life, according to Deadline. The Show, directed by Emmy nominee Nadia Hallgren, will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the months of preparation that went into the star's Halftime Show performance.

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“The pressure to deliver an iconic, memorable and entertaining performance is felt well beyond the artist, as there are a number of people – behind the scenes – who are vital to its success,” said Pepsi VP of Marketing Todd Kaplan in a press release. "With our new documentary coming to Showtime, we are taking fans on the emotional and thrilling journey of what it takes to make the biggest show of the year – with the added complexity of doing so amidst a global pandemic."

The Show is set to premiere later this year. Watch the trailer above. Revisit our review of the Halftime Show here.

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Showtime announces documentary on The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime show