Sulphurous images, difficult writing, tumultuous filming, repeated breaking news, complicated production... We thought that the series
The Idol
would never see the light of day.
And then no.
HBO announced on Monday that the series co-created and directed by Sam Levinson, with Lily-Rose Depp and Abel Tesfaye, aka The Weeknd, in the main roles, will be launched in the United States on Monday, June 5, 2023 and in the wake of the rest of the world, via the Warner Pass on Prime Video.
And to be delighted, given its synopsis, its cast, the choice of the Cannes Film Festival to present it in world premiere, out of competition, when it opens, and the first teasers, as attractive as they are widely distributed. on the Web.
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Set in an America whose harshness, troubles and excesses are immediately apparent, Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), a young pop idol, tries to recover from the depression that led her to cancel her last tour.
But not all roads lead to Rome.
Some obstacles are even harder to overcome than others.
Taking advantage of her fragility, Tendros (Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd), with whom she immediately falls in love, convinces her that he can help her reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in America.
Obviously, he's a guru.
Obviously, he is not his first victim.
The premise isn't new but the trailer is scorching.
The actress talent of the daughter of Vanessa Paradis and Johnny Depp is not indisputable but her lynchian sylphish tendency is disturbing.
The direction by Sam Levinson - not to be confused with his father, Barry Levinson -, from whom HBO has already commissioned
Euphoria
, looks luxurious.
The presence of The Weeknd, recently voted the most popular artist in the world, in creation, music and casting, is an event.
The thousand and one twists and turns of the very making of the series have already elevated it to the rank of cult work.
Highly anticipated,
The Idol
may be a huge disappointment.
Or not.
To be continued, June 5, on Prime Video.
