The Idol

2022 - 7 - 18

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The Weeknd Unveils The First Trailer For The Idol (Wonderland Magazine)

Dropping straight into clips of intimate love scenes, champagne sprays and narcotic binges, the twisted tone of The Idol is set from the off, following the life ...

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The Idol is coming for Euphoria's X-rated crown: “More, more, more ... (British GQ)

Created by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, The Idol, HBO's new series stars The Weeknd and follows a pop star and a cultish self-help guru.

The Idol focuses on a problematic relationship that develops between a young female pop star and a cultish self-help guru, played by Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd himself Abel Tesfaye respectively. It's also playing on our endless fascination with cults and their charismatic leaders, a topic which has never fallen far out of favour in dramas and documentaries alike. When HBO's Euphoria aired back in 2019, a single scene featuring some 30 penises left viewers a little stunned, and that was after an additional 50 were cut from the original edit.

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'Looks like Midsommar with more nudity': HBO's The Idol Gets Initial ... (Fandomwire)

The Fans are displeased with the vulgarity in the upcoming HBO Max show The Idol starring The Weeknd and Lily Rose-Depp in lead roles.

With the criticism mainly focused on the nudity or the vulgarity added to the show by the creators, it also can’t be forgotten that Euphoria turned out to be a major hit despite all these. Not surprising cause this is the only way people will watch but still! After the whooping Nominations received by HBO Max’s Euphoria this year in the Emmys 2022, the streaming platform is all set to release its next show The Idol starring Lilly Rose-Depp and Able Tesfaye more popularly known as “The Weeknd” in the lead roles.

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Everything We Know About The Weeknd And Lily-Rose Depp's ... (esquire.com)

The creator of Euphoria brings together The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp for "The sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood"

Once you’ve got over what looks like perfect casting with the leads, there’s a stellar – and diverse – supporting cast to go with it. While the show is currently being hyped to the hilt, there’s still relatively little known about it so far. ‘The sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood’ is quite a bold claim for a brand new series to start throwing around, but given Levinson’s previous form, it’s probably justified.

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'The Idol' on HBO: Everything We Know About the Series Starring ... (Newsweek)

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye have teamed up for The Idol, the highly-anticipated drama ...

and she bites back "Because there's nothing about me that is relatable." Spank-it. Drop it." and "Lick it. This is The Weeknd's first major acting role. - Troye Sivan We look forward to sharing more information soon."

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Confirmed! BLACKPINK's Jennie making acting debut in HBO's 'The ... (NewsBytes)

Jennie from the K-pop band BLACKPINK is all set for her Hollywood debut with The Idol on HBO. A trailer that was released by the television channel showed ...

The Idol is created by The Weeknd along with Levinson who is the producer. We also got a glimpse at the dark and twisted world of The Idol. The teaser was released by HBO during singer The Weeknd's After Hours tour.

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HBO's The Idol trailer sees Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd in "the ... (Flickering Myth)

Set in the L.A. music industry, The Idol is the latest from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, who has teamed up with Grammy-winning musician The Weeknd to tell ...

From the sick and twisted minds of Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, aka Abel Tesfaye, who stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp, comes The Idol. A self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult enters a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol. Set in the L.A. music industry, The Idol is the latest from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, who has teamed up with Grammy-winning musician The Weeknd to tell the hedonistic story of a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult who embarks on a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop singer, played by Lily-Rose Depp.

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The first sick and twisted teaser for The Weeknd's The Idol is here (The A.V. Club)

Lily-Rose Depp stars in the new HBO series from The Weeknd and Euphoria's Sam Levinson.

The only public personnel change was the departure of director Amy Seimetz (Levinson was reportedly to take on “more of a role in directing the series”). HBO announced a “ new creative direction” for the series back in April, after several episodes had already been filmed. “More, more, more, orgy!”

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Internet Divided Over The Weeknd's 'The Idol' Trailer With Lily-Rose ... (Newsweek)

Model and daughter of Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose, leads the cast with Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd.

to give an idea of the sort of show that's in store. "The world is not ready for Lily Rose Depp in The Idol," reads one tweet. Depp stars as a young pop star starting a romance with a mysterious L.A. club owner, who also happens to be the leader of a secret cult."

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New trailer for The Weeknd's HBO series The Idol teases sex, drugs ... (Evening Standard)

The Idol, which is being produced by HBO and The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye), is a dramatic series that promises lots of action, plenty of flashy parties ...

After her departure, it was rumoured that the show’s episodes would be altered to go in a new creative direction. The trailer itself doesn’t show us much. According to the show’s synopsis, The Idol will follow “a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult enters a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol.”

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The Idol: Release date speculation, cast & news for The Weeknd ... (Radio Times)

The Idol comes from co-creator and star The Weeknd, as well as Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, and here's everything you need to know about the new series.

The show underwent a creative overhaul in April of this year, with the director and cast members exiting the project. They will be joined by Troye Sivan, Jennie Kim, Debby Ryan, Rachel Sennott, Steve Zissis, Hari Nef and Juliebeth Gonzalez. Character details are currently sparse, but we'll update this page as soon as more information becomes available. , to which she replies, "Not really".

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See The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp's Twisted Love Story in <em ... (PEOPLE.com)

In April, HBO announced The Weeknd's upcoming series, The Idol, would be reworked with a new creative direction.

There's still no word on if HBO has expanded The Idol's episode count or of its expected release date. "We look forward to sharing more information soon." With a shake of her head, Depp responds, "Not really."

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The Idol: The Weeknd's TV series starring Lily-Rose Depp & the ... (Capital FM)

Here's everything you need to know about The Weeknd's new TV series The Idol including the all-star cast, what it's about and its release date.

How to watch The Weeknd’s HBO series The Idol in the UK When does it drop and who’s starring in it? - The Weeknd

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Dizzying 'The Idol' Trailer Stars The Weeknd & Lily-Rose Depp (NYLON)

Rachel Sennott and Blackpink's Jennie also star in the “sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood,” from the “sick and twisted mind” of Euphoria's Sam ...

The teaser is essentially a minute-long bender, set to the tune of an electric guitar. The story, as far as we know, is a classic boy meets girl setup. The first trailer for HBO’s newest series, The Idol, is finally here and from the looks of things, it’s shaping up to be the messiest show of the year.

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'The Idol' has just dropped the trailer for The Weeknd starring series (Capital XTRA)

Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd, Jennie from BlackPink and Troye Sivan star in this new HBO series.

The Idol calls itself the "sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood", and is a six-part series centred around an aspiring pop star and a cultish self-help guru. The new HBO series features The Weeknd as both a producer and a character in the series. Euphoria creator Sam Levinson has been busy creating a new series for HBO - this time it features singer The Weeknd in the main cast and a credit as co-creator, executive-producer and co-writer.

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The Weeknd and Lily Rose Depp Dial Up the Raunch in the Idol ... (Esquire.com)

From the sick and twisted minds of The Weeknd and Sam Levinson a new show is born anew starring Lily Rose Depp.

However, given that the show began filming in January and a trailer has only just been released, we are perhaps looking at a late 2022 or early 2023 release date. A release date is still yet to be announced for The Idol, so we cannot say for sure when the new show will be available. Teasing drug-fueled hookup scenes, intense dance rehearsals, and lots of power moves, the trailer claims the show is “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood."

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BLACKPINK's Jennie Appears in HBO Max's 'The Idol' Teaser: Watch (Billboard)

Jennie appears as a dancer in The Weeknd and HBO Max's upcoming series, 'The Idol.' See her in the trailer.

Her cameo in the teaser arrives on the heels of BLACKPINK’s August comeback. There is no premiere date for The Idol yet. Alongside series lead Lily-Rose Depp, Jennie is seen three separate times in the trailer, giving her all in choreography and dance rehearsal scenes.

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Watch: The Idol Teaser Trailer Is Here & We're Already Gagging (Pride.com)

The latest series from the creator of Euphoria features plenty of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll — also Troye Sivan and a ton of abs.

I just want to be a filmmaker,” he added. And if this teaser trailer is any indication, it might just live up to the tagline — and we’re living for it. Plus, the cast is stacked with queer folk and queer faves.

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See BLACKPINK's Jennie in Teaser for The Weeknd's HBO Drama ... (TV Insider)

Series also stars Lily-Rose Depp, Anne Heche, Troye Sivan & more.

And Amy Seimetz ( The Girlfriend Experience, Atlanta) directs all six installments in addition to executive producing. While there is an official teaser now, an exact release date for The Idol has not yet been confirmed. Los Angeles’ music scene serves as the backdrop of their wild fling in the series co-created by Tesfaye, Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim.

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Watch Lily-Rose Depp in the Trailer for HBO's 'The Idol' (Glamour)

Watch the teaser trailer for "The Idol" starring Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd, coming soon to HBO.

“I went to bed that night thinking that was one of the best days of my life,” Chalamet told GQ. “I was on this boat all day with someone I really loved, and closing my eyes, I was like, indisputably, ‘That was great.’ And then waking up to all these pictures, and feeling embarrassed, and looking like a real nob? Do you think I’d want to look like that in front of all of you?!” Chalamet and Depp ended their relationship in 2020 after dating for over a year. In 2020, Chalamet spoke to GQ about the photos.

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Survivor 44 To Introduce New Idol Cage Twist - Inside Survivor (Inside Survivor)

Each tribe camp will have a bird cage with an idol locked inside and a note on how to find the key to open it. Unfortunately, the cages are in plain sight, so ...

As far as Inside Survivor knows, the Beware Advantages and the island Summits are still a part of the upcoming seasons, albeit with slight changes. Viewers saw this across seasons 41 and 42 with the introduction of Beware Advantages and the Ship Wheel island. According to Inside Survivor sources, Survivor 44, which recently wrapped up filming in Fiji, will feature an “idol cage” twist.

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The Weeknd's HBO series The Idol will need a high caliber of acting ... (LaineyGossip)

First teaser for The Weeknd's HBO series The Idol starring Lily-Rose Depp wants us to know it comes from the sick and twisted minds of Sam Levinson and Abel ...

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Will Britney Spears Be in HBO's 'The Idol', and Other Questions ... (The Latch)

There's also some stacked cameos in the trailer, including Australia's Troye Sivan, and BLACKPINK's Jennie Kim in a blink (get it?) and you'll miss it moment.

So far, there’s no official release date set for The Idol, in Australia or even internationally. There’s still no official word, but we’ll be keeping an eye out for the princess of pop. Adding fuel to the fire was The Idol‘s co-creator Reza Fahim, who liked and retweeted a Rolling Stone article reporting on Spears’ Instagram. Is Britney Spears Going to Be in The Idol? Starring in The Idol will be Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd himself, but the cast is absolutely stacked with big names, particularly from the music industry. Who Is Starring in The Idol?

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The Weeknd and Sam Levinson's New HBO Series 'The Idol' Looks ... (GQ Magazine)

Weeknd debuted a trailer for the show, which co-stars Lily-Rose Depp, at his most recent tour stop.

The Idol has undergone significant changes since its production began. It seems like Levinson is doubling down on every aesthetic indulgence that propelled Euphoria to become one of HBO’s most-watched shows. But that changed Saturday when Weeknd opened the Met Life stop on his After Hours til Dawn tour with a new 90-second teaser.

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The Weeknd's HBO Show 'The Idol' Gets First Trailer (Music Feeds)

Co-created by Euphoria's Sam Levinson, 'The Idol' sees The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp star in "the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood".

The Weeknd’s upcoming show for HBO Max – The Idol – has released its first teaser trailer. The Weeknd’s upcoming HBO show The Idol gets its first trailer Starring the singer and Lily-Rose Depp, The Idol has been co-created by The Weeknd, Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim.

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MAFS and Australian Idol will go head to head in the ratings next year (Daily Mail)

It's certainly a bold move from Seven, as MAFS routinely wipes the floor with its competition during the first quarter of the ratings year.

Channel Seven's reboot of Australian Idol will air in the same time slot as Married At First Sight on Nine next year. Angus Ross, Seven's Director of Programming, said: 'Idol is the granddaddy of them all! Seven announced plans for an Idol reboot back in 2020. (Pictured from left to right: former Idol judges Ian 'Dicko' Dickson, Marcia Hines and Mark Holden) (Pictured: 2022 MAFS couple Jackson Lonie and Olivia Frazer) Seven's reboot of Australian Idol will go head to head with Nine's Married At First Sight in the ratings next year

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The Weeknd stars alongside Lily-Rose Depp for HBO's 'The Idol'... (Vogue Singapore)

The Weeknd stars in HBO's upcoming TV series 'The Idol' alongside Lily-Rose Depp, Troye Sivan and Jennie Kim of Blackpink.

Possibly the most highly-anticipated name on the list, Jennie of Blackpink is hardly a stranger to the world of stardom. Apart from his role in ‘The Idol’, he has also recently starred in a Paramount+ film production titled ‘Three Months’ centred around the plight of an individual exposed to HIV. Whilst this may be The Weeknd’s big debut in a leading role, the singer isn’t completely new to the world of screen. From the recent release of the trailer, we can perhaps anticipate a potential release of ‘The Idol’ in late 2022 or early 2023. From the initial seconds of the trailer alone, ‘The Idol’ is offered to be a dark tale of perversion and debauchery—coming “from the sick & twisted minds” of Levinson and Tesfaye. Via a fast-paced montage of parties in the club and dance rehearsals, Depp’s character only falls deeper and deeper into this intoxicating escape. With no plans of getting comfortable in the creative space, he sets up his next field of play; the role of co-writer, co-producer and actor for HBO’s upcoming television series ‘The Idol’. Perhaps this comes as no surprise to some: the singer-songwriter had always demonstrated his flair for cinematic storytelling via his captivating music videos, most notably in the After Hours era.

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