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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
Enigmatic L.A. club owner Tedros aggressively challenges rising pop star Jocelyn's boundaries
Tedros, the owner of a club in Los Angeles, has a complex and mysterious personality. Apart from running the club and entertaining guests, he also assumes the role of a cult leader and a mentor in self-improvement to select individuals in the city. Tedros wields a unique type of influence over people in L.A. When he and Jocelyn, a rising star in the pop music scene, begin a romantic relationship, their connection becomes increasingly sinister and challenges their limits. Jocelyn, who suffered a nervous breakdown during her last tour, is determined to revive her career and understands that taking risks and pushing boundaries is necessary to succeed in the fiercely competitive music industry.
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What to know
Euphoria creator produces HBO drama featuring Lily Rose-Depp and The Weeknd in lead roles
The Idol is a drama TV series co-created by Abel Tesfaye (aka The Weeknd), Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson, the creator of HBO's Euphoria and son of Hollywood director Barry Levinson. Grammy-award winning artist The Weeknd, Fahim, and Levinson serve as executive producers alongside several others. The series consists of six episodes, each directed by Levinson.
Amy Seimetz was originally appointed to direct The Idol, however after significant changes were made to the series, she left the project when roughly 80% of it had been shot. Reportedly, Tesfaye wanted to downplay the "cult" aspect of the show and was concerned that it was becoming too female-centric. In response, Levinson took over the project, deciding to re-shoot and rewrite the series. This involved abandoning Seimetz's original vision of a story featuring a struggling actress fighting against an exploitative industry figure to reclaim her agency. Instead, the series was retooled as a love story with a greater focus on sexual content and nudity.
The Idol stars Lily Rose-Depp and Abel Tesfaye as the lead characters Jocelyn and Tedros respectively. BLACKPINK member and celebrated superstar Jennie Kim plays Dyanne, with Suzanna Son portraying Chloe, Troye Sivan as Caleb, Moses Sumney as Izaak, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Eli Roth as Jocelyn's uncle, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, music producer Mike Dean, Ramsey, and Hank Azaria as Jocelyn's father. Recurring roles include Melanie Liburd as Jenna, Tunde Adebimpe, Elizabeth Berkley, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche, in her final television role before her death in 2022.
Production News
- June 28, 2021
- It was revealed that The Weeknd would be thelead actor, co-writer, and executive producer of the upcoming series The Idol. Sam Levinson, the creator of HBO's hit series Euphoria, was also announced as a co-creator for the show. (Source: Deadline)
- September 28, 2021
- Lily-Rose Depp has been cast as the lead in the upcoming series and will be co-starring with The Weeknd. Her role has been confirmed as the central character, a pop singer around whom the series revolves. (Source: Deadline)
- November 22, 2021
- Several new members, including Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Steve Zissis, and Anne Heche, have been added to the cast of The Idol. The show, which will be directed by Amy Seimetz, has been officially greenlit by HBO and will consist of six episodes. (Source: Collider)
- April 25, 2022
- The series underwent significant creative changes which led to Seimetz's departure from the project. With Seimetz out, Levinson took on the directing duties for the show, which underwent a complete creative overhaul. (Source: Collider)
- April 27, 2022
- Reports reveal Tesfaye allegedly felt the show was “leaning too much into a female perspective." (Source: Indiewire)
- July 16, 2022
- The first trailer for the series has been released, setting a provocative and stylistic tone that could be considered sleazy. The trailer's release coincided with the completion of filming for the series, both events taking place on the same day. (Source: Collider)
- July 19, 2022
- Jennie Kim, a member of BLACKPINK and a global sensation, is set to make her acting debut by joining the cast of The Idol. (Source: Collider)
- August 20, 2022
- The latest trailer for the series showcases the tension between Jocelyn, portrayed by Lily-Rose Depp, and the newest addition to the cast, Jennie Kim. Additionally, the trailer confirms the casting of indie favorite Moses Sumney and YouTube star Troye Sivan for the series. (Source: Collider)
- October 5, 2022
- A new trailer has been released, providing a sneak peek into the complex relationship between the two main characters, as well as teasing the manipulative and cutthroat environment of Los Angeles that serves as the backdrop for the series. (Source: Collider)
- April 13, 2023
- The Idol has been selected to be screened in the Out of Competition section at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
- April 16, 2023
- A new teaser has been released for the series, confirming that it will be available for streaming on June 4, 2023. (Source: Variety)
- May 22, 2023
- The first two episodes of The Idol season 1 premiered at the Cannes Film Festival where it received a five minute standing ovation. (Source: Deadline)
- May 30, 2023
- A new trailer for The Idol season 1 released, offering a glimpse into a treacherous romance within the entertainment industry, while also showcasing the transformative journey of a rising star. (Source: The Playlist)
- June 4, 2023
- The Idol premiered on Crave.
