The first sick and twisted teaser for The Weeknd’s The Idol is here
Lily-Rose Depp stars in the new HBO series from The Weeknd and Euphoria's Sam Levinson
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From the sick and twisted minds–no, but actually this time–of Sam Levinson and The Weeknd, the teaser for The Idol is here, and it’s, well, everything you would expect.
Fans of Levinson’s Euphoria won’t be surprised at the contents of this trailer: drugs, sex, beautiful young people in potentially traumatic situations. “Lick it, spank it, drop it, camera, money,” a choreographer chants rhythmically over aggressive pop music. “More, more, more, orgy!”
Lily-Rose Depp definitely looks the part of the “up-and-coming pop idol” who admits she can’t just be herself “Because nothing about me is relatable.” Uncut Gems alum The Weeknd (a.k.a. Abel Tesfaye) is the “self-help guru and cult leader” with whom the young star “develops a complicated relationship”—one the trailer boldly proclaims is “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood.” (Wonder who they beat out for that illustrious title).
HBO announced a “new creative direction” for the series back in April, after several episodes had already been filmed. “The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,” the network stated at the time. 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”).
The previously announced cast included Troye Sivan, Suzanna Son and Steve Zissis as series regulars, with Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga and Anne Heche in recurring roles. It’s unclear from the trailer if there have been any major casting changes; Sivan, at least, can be seen sharing a moment with Tesfaye in a brief clip.
The Idol does not yet have a premiere date, with the trailer promising only that the show is “coming soon.” Hopefully there will be enough time to prepare before such sick and twisted content hits the airwaves.
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I’ve never given Euphoria a chance, but that looks like a pretty fun show! Might just tune in, I tell ya!
Does nudity improve everything? Probably!
sam and the weeknd make so much sense. they are perfect for each other. a match made in misogynistic heaven.sam is getting the most heat about his treatment of women through his work but… the weeknd’s entire discography? the trailer looks bad but am i going to watch? yes because i’m a chump and i love trash tv.
Pre-critiquing based on checking boxes is getting stupid.
Good work. You should have written this piece.
blah I remember in Toronto when The Weeknd wasn’t big yet, and so many stories were going around what a creep he was with women (this was way before #metoo had entered the discourse)
Do people call him “Weekend” when they speak to him?
“Hey Weekend, how was your…uh…weekend?”
In the UK they call him WeekEND.
Wakka wakka wakka!
Mr. Satrdy/Snday
Billy Crystl IS Mr. Saturdy Nite!
yoga hosers’ own lily rose depp
how do you not plug the epic “Do Not Fuck The Weeknd”
https://defamer.gawker.com/do-not-fuck-the-weeknd-1728337823
Does The Weeknd have a big face in this? You know, that puffy big face he does?