Worn by The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, the series “The Idol” is at the heart of several controversies. In question, Sam Levinson, the creator of “Euphoria”.
She is not out yet, but she is already talking about her. The series The Idol, worn by singer The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is in turmoil after investigation published by the Rolling Stone newspaper.
Expected on the HBO channel, this fiction thought by the creator of Euphoria, Sam Levinson, tells the destructive love story between a rising pop star (Depp) and the leader of a cult (The Weeknd).
For several months, and despite various images broadcast on the Web, the series has been waiting. The article published by Rolling Stone provides some answers to understand what is happening behind the scenes.
In April 2022, director Amy Seimetz leaves filming, unsatisfied with the turn the story is taking. According to 13 unnamed sources close to the production, much of the series was rewritten and re-directed by Sam Levinson.
If the original plot offered a female point of view on the influence and violence in a couple, the new version seems to push the limits of trash. The creator would have increased the nudity and the scenes “disturbing sex”, exceeding even those of Euphoria.
One of the sequences would show the character played by The Weeknd inserting an egg into the heroine’s vagina. If she manages to walk without breaking it, he will agree to her”violate”- their relationship seems, in part, based on the fantasy of violence. “Let’s be clear, it’s a fiasco”, launches one of the sources.
On social networks, the singer The Weeknd has already reacted in an ironic tone by broadcasting an extract from the series and the following message: “Rolling Stone, are you upset?”
In a statement shared by IndieWireLily-Rose Depp claims that Sam Levinson “is the best director she has worked with”. “I have never felt so supported and respected in a creative space like thisshe explains. My ideas and opinions were valued.”
These testimonials on the set of The Idol echo the rumors that circulated on that of Euphoria. Several sources claimed that tensions had arisen in particular between Sam Levinson and actress Barbie Ferreira (Kat), who left the series thereafter. She will no longer be present in Season 3, which is expected to start production later this year.
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