The first two episodes of new HBO series The Idol premiered at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and the show has provoked strong reactions on the Croisette. It stars Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn, a pop star attempting to get back on her feet after grief and heartbreak prompted a nervous breakdown and a canceled tour. However, things start to deviate from the carefully plotted plan of her team when she meets Tedros (Abel Tesfaye, AKA The Weeknd), a nightclub owner and self-help guru.
Co-created by Tesfaye, Euphoria showrunner Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim, the supporting cast includes Hank Azaria, Rachel Sennott, Troye Sivan, and Hari Nef, and reports from Cannes say the opening two episodes include abundant nudity, masturbation, and revenge porn.
