Over the last few weeks, HBO has been hitting us with a wave of photos andtrailersfor their upcoming seriesThe Idol. While most of these images have centered around the leading man and creatorAbel TesfayeakaThe WeekndandLily-Rose Depp, a newly shared picture putsSuzanna Son’s character, Chloe, front and center.
Like a recent image of Depp that saw the actress’ up-and-coming pop star,Jocelyn, laying down some tracks in the studio, the shot of Chloe is also music-centered as the character poses behind a Roland keyboard. Laying flat on her stomach with her legs crossed behind her, the caption reads, “Make the dream happen,” perhaps pointing to Chloe’s goals of breaking into the entertainment industry. While we don’t know what her storyline will be, it’s more than likely that Chloe, like Jocelyn, will find herself caught up in the new-age cult headed byTedros(Tesfaye).
Off to arough start,The Idolhas faced its fair share of complications since it was announced to begreenlitat HBO back in November 2021. Formed by Tesfaye,Reza Fahim, andEuphoriacreatorSam Levinson, the series hit its first rough patch a year ago when amajor overhaulcame that included the replacement of several cast members as well as directorAmy Seimetz’s exitdue to creative differences. When filming picked back up and the series headed in a different direction, it seemed like all was okay until crew members began stepping forward, sharing claims of a toxic workplace - all of which have beendenied by Tesfaye. Still, the series is tuning up for its premiere on June 4 following its grand debut at Cannes.
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What’sThe IdolAbout?
Adramatized unpacking of the dark underbellyof the entertainment business,The Idolfollows Jocelyn, a burgeoning pop star about tolaunch to international fame, who’s given that final boost by Tedros, the leader of a modern-day cult. Sharing their love for music, fortune, and recognition, the duo embarks on atoxic relationshipthat sees them both on a dangerous and life-altering journey. The series also stars a slew of familiar names includingDan Levy,Da’Vine Joy Randolph,Troye Sivan,Jane Adams,Moses Sumney,Eli Roth,Hari Nef,Hank Azaria,Mike Dean,Tyson Ritter, and more.
From what we know of Levinson’s background inEuphoriaas well as theimpressive and theatrical live showsput on by The Weeknd, we can expectThe Idolto be a gritty telling of what it takes to make it in Hollywood.
