‘The Idol’ Premiere: Breaking Down the Most Explicit Moments
variety.comEmily Longeretta It’s the show everyone’s been waiting for. HBO’s “The Idol,” led by Lily-Rose Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, premiered on Sunday night and — to no one’s surprise — was filled with explicit moments.
The series has been surrounded in controversy following reshoots and reports of toxic behavior by creator Sam Levinson but the cast has stood by the director. “Never have I felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions more valued,” Rose-Depp shared in a March statement following accusations. “Working with Sam is a true collaboration in every way — it matters to him, more than anything, not only what his actors think about the work, but how we feel performing it.
He hires people whose work he esteems and has always created an environment in which I felt seen, heard, and appreciated.” Depp portrays pop star Jocelyn, who is filming a music video when the pilot begins.
She is working on a comeback after choosing to cancel her tour following her mother’s death — and may be on the edge of a breakdown.
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