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Then Levinson, fresh off a polarizingEuphoriaseason two, came in andallegedly reshotthe whole dang thing.
A report fromRolling Stonealleges thatThe Idolchanged dramatically when Levinson became the guiding hand.
Where can I watch the latest trailer?
The latest trailer frames the show as a classic tale of the American Dream gone wrong.
Rags to riches, the Weeknds cultish character Tedros says in voice-over.
You are fucking Jocelyn.
Rachel Sennott calls a spade a spade.
Hes brainwashed her, she points out over a shot of the Weeknd washing Depps hair.
The Idolappears to be heavily inspired by Britney Spearss aughts-era headlines based on thelast teaser.
When was the last truly fucking nasty, nasty, bad pop girl?
His question is answered with a Gimme More needle drop.
Its Britney, bitch.
The bop soundtracks Lily-Rose Depps bender through the clubs and streets of L.A.
Her characters name, Jocelyn, is illuminated in neon lights.
You got the best job in the world, The Weeknd, her paramour and enabler, says.
You should be having way more fun.
Their version of fun gives the impression of some sort of BDSM play while recording music.
Dan Levy, one of her reps, is the only one trying to steer the ship.
The press has been brutal, he tells the team.
Who stars inThe Idol?
Levinson also added people like Rachel Sennott and Hank Azaria.
What isThe Idolabout?
Its almost such an extreme that its like, there is no message, oneIdolcrew member said.
There is no point.
Theyre just trying to see how much of a reaction they can get.
The report says the show has descended into a rape fantasy full of nudity and sexually explicit scenes.
It went from satire to the thing it was satirizing, a member of the production team said.
DoesThe Idolhave music?
The Weeknd, Future, and Metro previously debuted the song during Metros Coachella set.
(You get one guess as to what the double fantasy in question is.)
The Weeknd then collaborated with Madonna and Playboi Carti forPopular, the next track released fromThe Idol Vol.
1 (Music from the HBO Original Series).
HasThe Idolresponded to theRolling Stonestory?
In the clip, Tesfayes character callsRolling Stonea little irrelevant.
Never have I felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions more valued.
The Weeknd explained his response in a cover story forVanity Fairout May 16.
I thought the article was ridiculous, he said.
I wanted to give a ridiculous response to it.
He also claimed that Seimetz only departed due to her schedule, though she herself did not comment.
Levinson responded to the allegations at a press conference the morning after the showsCannes Film Festival premiere.
We know were making a show thats provocative,he said on May 23.
I think my only slight grievance was that they intentionally omitted anything that didnt fit their narrative.
But I think weve seen a lot of that lately.
What does the cast think about the criticism?
I dont really care anymore.
It brought the best out of everyone, she shared toVogue Australia.
Ive never felt more respected and more safe on a set, honestly.
The cast would have quit and left.
When isThe Idolcoming out?
The Idolpremiered at Cannes Film Festivalbefore its official release on June 4 at 9 p.m.
ET on HBO and Max.
New episodes air on Sundays at the same time.
IsThe Idolcoming back for season two?
It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined.
It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.
This post has been updated throughout.
