One of the most buzzy and controversial shows of the past few years is coming to HBO this June (for better or worse). The Idol, HBO's latest scripted series from Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and pop star The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) saw its world debut at Cannes earlier this week, after several months of filming delays followed by reports of massive creative shake-ups and concerns from crew members about its shifting subject matter. Now, television fans will finally get a chance to see the series from the "dark and twisted minds" of Levinson and Tesfaye.
The Idol brings together a cast of rising stars, well-known actors, and musicians (including a BLACKPINK member) to tell the story of a rising pop idol (played by Lily-Rose Depp) who enters a complicated relationship with a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult (Tesfaye).
