With the release of the sexy, party-filled teaser of the new HBO series The Idol, is it possible the show can be bigger than Euphoria? There aren't a lot of details currently about Sam Levinson's new series,which he co-created with The Weeknd, who initially revealed the trailer at one of his recent tour stops. If the teaser is any indicator, The Idol looks like another one of Sam Levinson's indulgent, wild rides.
Despite some reported creative issues earlier in the year, The Idol seems to be back on track. The show will see both The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp in their television debuts, giving the show quite a bit of star power. The plotline revolves around a cult-like relationship between the two with a backdrop of Hollywood's penchant for sex, drugs, and excess. The series looks to be a welcome addition as audiences await season 3 of Euphoria.
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After the acclaim of Euphoria, Sam Levinson has the blueprint for creating another controversial, albeit successful, show in The Idol. With The Weeknd being one of the biggest pop stars in the world, the show is sure to attract many viewers. The artist's subject matter in his songs is filled with the same kind of indulgence that has catapulted Levinson into being a polarizing director, making the two a match made in Heaven. The Idol has a chance to make its mark on the plethora of content that seeks to unveil the dark side of Hollywood. The added star power of Lily-Rose Depp will also attract attention. She is famous in her own right, as well as being the daughter of famed actor Johnny Depp.
Euphoria is undoubtedly popular, receiving a total of 16 Emmy nominations this year. The show has seen its stars Zendaya,
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