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5 Episodes
S1 E1 - Pop Tarts & Rat Tales
S1 E2 - Double Fantasy
S1 E3 - Daybreak
S1 E4 - Stars Belong to the World
S1 E5 - Jocelyn Forever
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Synopsis
Jocelyn and Tedros get caught up in the underbelly of the music industry
Jocelyn wants full-blown fame and she’s not afraid of what she needs to do to get it. She was well on her way to becoming the most famous popstar in America until her nervous breakdown set her back. Then he meets Tedros, the self-help-guru and nightclub owner that see’s Jocelyn’s potential and is willing to help. Jocelyn gets more than just a romantic partner in Tedros as they set out to make Jocelyn America’s most iconic sex symbol and navigate the dark underworld of the music industry.
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What to know
The Weeknd makes his television debut
The Idol is a drama series produced for HBO in the United States. It is co-created by award-winning musician The Weeknd, Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim. The show has six episodes in season one. When director Amy Seimetz left the project, Levinson took over as director. There was a creative overhaul with insiders on the production calling the redirection more sexually disturbing and involved extensive reshoots. Much of the production was also arranged around The Weeknd’s touring schedule.
The Idol is scheduled to premiere out of competition at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May 2023. Lily-Rose Depp (Planetarium) stars as Jocelyn, alongside Grammy Award winner The Weeknd as Tedros. Australian singer-songwriter and actor Troye Sivan (Boy, Erased) plays Caleb. Dan Levy, Eli Roth and Hank Azaria also feature in the cast. The show is also jam packed with music industry heavyweights, including K-Pop star Jennie Kim from Blackpink, singer-songwriter Moses Sumney, along with legendary musician and producer Mike Dean who has worked with Scarface, Kanye West and Travis Scott.
Production News
- 29 June 2021
- The first announcement for the show is made. It confirms the creative team behind The Idol will be headed by pop icon The Weeknd who stars, co-writes and executive produces the show. Sam Levinson creator of the HBO smash hit Euphoria is signed on as co-creator. (Source: Deadline)
- 29 September 2021
- Lily-Rose Depp signs on as the lead of the series, playing opposite The Weeknd. She is confirmed to be playing the pop singer at the centre of the story. (Source: Deadline)
- 23 November 2021
- New cast members are confirmed including Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Steve Zissis, and Anne Heche amongst others. HBO is confirmed to have ordered the series with Amy Seimetz set to direct all six episodes. (Source: Collider)
- 26 April 2022
- Director Amy Seimetz left the project and the series underwent a complete creative overhaul. Sam Levinson takes over directing duties on the show. (Source: Collider)
- 17 July 2022
- The first trailer for the series is released setting a stylistic and sexy, bordering on sleazy, tone. Filming wrapped on the same day as the trailer release. (Source: Collider)
- 20 July 2022
- Jennie from the K-Pop group Blackpink joins the cast in an undisclosed role. (Source: Collider)
- 21 August 2022
- The latest trailer indicates the antagonistic relationship between Lily-Rose Depp’s character, Jocelyn, and the freshly cast Jennie Kim portraying Anys. The trailer also confirms the casting of indie darling Moses Sumney and YouTube sensation Troye Sivan. (Source: Collider)
- 6 October 2022
- A new trailer is released showing the relationship between the two main characters and teasing the manipulative landscape of Los Angeles. (Source: Collider)
- 14 April 2023
- The show is confirmed to be screening out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
- 17 April 2023
- A new teaser for the show is released confirming the release date for the show. (Source: Variety)
- 22 May 2023
- The Idol premieres as Cannes Film Festival and receives a 5 minute standing ovation. (Source: Deadline)
- 30 May 2023
- The official trailer for The Idol drops, teasing Jocelyn's comeback into the industry, with Tedros by her side. (Source: YouTube)
- 5 June 2023
- The Idol premieres in Australia.
