The Idol series is right here. With its unapologetic exploration of desire and unyielding portrayal of the human spirit, The Idol seduces audiences with its captivating casts, mesmerizing performances, and a storyline that keeps hearts racing. With the involvement of Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd, the series sets a high spirit.
The Idol features Lily-Rose Depp in the role of Jocelyn, a renowned pop star whose mental health takes a toll, leading her to cancel her anticipated tour. Alongside her, Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, portrays Tedros, a charismatic self-help guru and an enigmatic leader of a contemporary cult who begins a relationship with Jocelyn.
During a candid discussion, Lily-Rose Depp shared her firsthand experience of collaborating with Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, on the sets of “The Idol”. When it came to establishing on-screen chemistry for the highly anticipated HBO series, “The Idol”, Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd faced the challenge head-on. However, Depp revealed that off camera, she deliberately maintained a distance from her co-star, emphasizing the need to keep their personal interactions separate from their on-screen dynamic.
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Lily-Rose Depp shares her experience working with The Weeknd.
Lily-Rose Depp candidly opened up about working with The Weeknd on the sets of The Idol. She revealed that there were situations when she intentionally kept her distance from him, particularly when he fully embodied the character of Tedros, the captivating cult leader. Depp expressed her respect for Tesfaye’s dedication to his role, acknowledging that during those moments when he was completely drowned in portraying his character Tedros. She would “steer clear” of him, recognizing that he was in his creative zone.
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When discussing the commitment of the cast to delivering powerful performances, Depp clarified that although none of them took method acting to the extreme, Tesfaye’s dedication to staying in character as Tedros was sufficient to occasionally make her steer clear of him.
About the “The Idol”
The highly anticipated HBO series, The Idol, featuring Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, premiered on 4 June 2023. While the series garnered a rousing five-minute standing ovation at Cannes 2023, it has also stirred up controversy due to its explicit sexual content and graphic nudity.
As the details of the remaining plot are under tight guard, the true meaning of Lily’s reference to Tesfaye’s “creative zone” will only be known with time. The trailers have offered glimpses of the unsettling journey that awaits viewers, delving into the eerie world of cult leaders and the dynamics of the relationship with Jocelyn.
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Amid the swirling rumors of a potentially toxic on-set environment, the cast of the series has addressed the speculations stating that their experience filming on the sets was quite “fun”. Lily, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, shared that despite the exploration of darker themes and the presence of intense emotional moments, the atmosphere on set remained lighthearted.
Lily shared about the experience on the set and said they share a strong bond as close friends, and their similar personalities allow them to understand and connect with one another. Depp recalls spending a lot of time enjoying each other’s company, laughing, playing music, and dancing, creating an atmosphere of positive energy.
This dynamic played an important role in making an intense and challenging scene of the show easier and more possible. Depp states, “Whenever you knew that there was a bigger, emotional scene coming up, you felt like you were surrounded by people that you feel comfortable with, people that have your back, and you feel that in the show.”
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