Sex, drugs and …The Weeknd.
The first teaser for HBO’sThe Idolis here, and it’s straight from the “sick and twisted” mind of one of the today’s biggest pop stars.
Teased as “the sleaziest love story in all of Hollywood,“The Idolwill see Depp’s character descend deeper into the self-help guru’s orbit — and the cult he leads.
The first look mainly focuses on shots of Hollywood parties, endless trays of cocaine, bongs, and seduction. Depp’s leading character is seen filming a music video before she later ends up on a mansion balcony, staring down at guards with guns below.
When things slow down for a dinner party, The Weeknd asks Depp: “Why don’t you just be yourself?”
“Because there is nothing about me that’s relatable,” she responds.
Later, The Weeknd’s character asks: “Do you trust me?” With a shake of her head, Depp responds, “Not really.”
The Idol.HBO
Lily-Rose Depp in The Idol.HBO
In April, HBO announced a total reset forThe Idol, which was initially ordered as a six-episode series.
“The Idol’s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show and they have aligned on a new creative direction,” a spokeswoman for HBO toldDeadline.
Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd.HBO
“The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series,” the spokesperson continued. “We look forward to sharing more information soon.”
There’s still no word on if HBO has expandedThe Idol’s episode count or of its expected release date. But the trailer teases that The Weeknd-centric series is “coming soon.”
source: people.com
