Despite its mixed reviews, HBO's The Idol has hooked fans and even led them to draw parallels between the lives of real pop stars and the show's storyline.
But is the series based on a true story? On 4 June, the new Sam Levinson series introduced Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a rising pop star who embarks on a romance with Tedros, an enigmatic Los Angeles club owner and underground cult leader portrayed by Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye.
While the show initially grabbed attention due to rumored controversies behind the scenes, including reports of a toxic set environment and creative clashes, recent discussions have focused on whether the series takes inspiration from the lives of real celebrities like Britney Spears.
Although the cast and creators have acknowledged drawing from their own experiences in Hollywood's music industry to shape the characters, they have been clear that the series is not a direct biopic centered around a specific individual.
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