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'The Idol'
Criticism of the controversial HBO series "felt personal" to the co-creator and lead star.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 12: The Weeknd attends 20th Century Studio's "Avatar 2: The Way of Water" U.S. Premiere at Dolby Theatre on December 12, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
"Hurry Up Tomorrow" will release in theaters via Lionsgate and stars Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan.
"The Idol"
World Class Failure
The series from The Weeknd and Sam Levinson was a magnet for controversy over the course of its brief run.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph and Hank Azaria in "The Idol"
"Everyone’s intention is to have a second season. Nothing is official, but HBO is quite happy," Randolph said, despite rumors of the network already canceling the series.
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HBO's Idol
HBO labeled 'inaccurate' a report that the network has already decided against continuing the show. Only two episodes have aired so far.
The Idol
The "Idol" co-creator and star credited Paul Verhoeven — the "king" of the "'90s satire thriller" — as a cinematic influence for shooting love scenes.
The Idol
The Idol
Depp would "would steer clear" of Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye when he was "in his zone" though.
Lily-Rose Depp in "The Idol"
The Idol
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye stars in and co-created the controversial series with "Euphoria" showrunner Sam Levinson.
Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye attend the "The Idol" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival
Cannes
"They intentionally omitted anything that didn’t fit their narrative," series co-creator Levinson said of reports alleging creative toxicity on the HBO series.
Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye at the "The Idol" Screening & Red Carpet at the 76th Cannes Film Festival held at the Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2023 in Cannes, France.
Cannes
“He’s so rapey.” “I kinda like that about him.” That’s just one exchange in this fever dream of a series.
The Idol
Cannes
“I don’t need to see any more of Lily-Rose Depp naked.”
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