From the producers of‘Euphoria,’ HBO’s new show‘The Idol,’ will premiere June 4 on the platform with The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Troye Sivan, and Jennie from Blackpink in the cast.
‘The Idol‘ is a new HBO show co-created by Sam Levinson of ‘Euphoria‘ and The Weeknd. The series, starring Lily Rose Depp , explores the complicated relationship between a cult leader and a rising pop star. Although production had to stop due to artistic differences between The Weeknd and The Weeknd and director Amy Seimetz director Amy Seimetz, filming is back to normal.
The Weeknd moves to television?
That’s right. Canadian singer The Weeknd, whose given name is Abel Tesfaye, is creating the format in collaboration with Reza Fahim and Levinson with A24 for HBO. He is also involved in all other aspects of the series. From scriptwriting or production, to the executive and acting areas. It will be his first major role as an actor, following his appearance in ‘ Uncut Gems ‘.
What is the plot?
It’s about a self-help guru and modern cult leader who enters into a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol. Tesfaye takes on the lead role, while Lily Rose Depp plays the musical star.
The actress confirmed that her biggest challenge was not memorizing the choreography but “understanding how you should feel, even if everyone is watching you”. Britney Spears, Madonna, Mariah Carey have been some of her references. As for the sexual content of the scenes: “I’m not interested in doing anything puritanical. I think this show is fearless, exciting and I’m very proud of it,” Lily adds.
Who else is in the cast?
First, we find The Weeknd, who has recruited a number of big names. In addition to him and Depp, there’s pop star Troye Sivan , Steve Zissis and Juliebeth Gonzalez. The leader of ‘ TV On The Radio ‘, Tunde Adebimpe, is also involved, along with Melanie Liburd, Maya Eshet and Jennie from BLACKPINK among others.
The Idol’ trailer
When does ‘The Idol’ come out?
After its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, the series will hit the screens on June 4.
What happened to the production of the format?
The show had already filmed about four or five episodes before things came to a sudden halt. Amy Seimetz exited as director and it was announced that the series would undergo a change in creative direction. According to confirmed reports from sources on set, Tesfaye took issue with the show’s overemphasis on the “female perspective” through her co-star, rather than her own. Depp was on his side, but the program was reworked, with changes in both cast and crew.
