The Weeknd’s “The Idol” will debut on Sunday June 4 at 9pm and reported to premiere out of competition at the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May.
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Hello Angels … June 4th #THEIDOL pic.twitter.com/V1PWe4d5RN
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 18, 2023
“The Idol” will air on HBO and available to stream on MAX (formerly branded as HBO MAX)
The drama follows a pop star named Jocelyn played by Lily-Rose Depp as she navigates the music industry and ultimately falls under the control of a nightclub owner-turned-cult leader, played by Abel Tesfaye aka The Weeknd.
After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited and begins a relationship with Tedros. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?
Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Jennie Kim, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Dean, Ramsey and Hank Azaria also appear in the series as supporting characters.
Britney Spears 2007 hit “Gimme More” is featured in the trailer and some of the fashion looks familiar which has fans believing “The Idol” was insired by Britney’s career.
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Lily Rose Depp’s character Jocelyn in “The Idol” looks very familiar. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/UusgFwxCQK
— Britney Spears Remixes (@Britney_Remixes) April 17, 2023
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