On the heels of Harry Kinds’ extremely publicized pivot to performing and Taylor Swift’s already-infamous cameo in David O. Russell’s newest flop “Amsterdam,” one other main pop star is throwing their hat within the performing ring. Abel Tesfaye, higher recognized to his followers as The Weeknd, broke into the music scene within the early 2010s with a particular persona constructed round moody, atmospheric soul and R&B. Now, he’s translated his signature aesthetic into an upcoming HBO drama referred to as “The Idol,” which Tesfaye co-created and through which he’ll play a key position.
In keeping with press supplies, the sequence is “set towards the backdrop of the music trade” and “facilities on a self-help guru and chief of a modern-day cult who develops an advanced relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.” That Trilby-like premise might sound acquainted to anybody who’s listened to Tesfaye’s music, which often incorporates mysterious warnings to potential lovers in regards to the singer’s darkish and promiscuous nature.
Tesfaye will painting the cult chief, after all, with Lily-Rose Depp starring because the younger pop star who will get caught in his internet. The supporting solid, in the meantime, is filled with an array of cult favorites from the world of music and movie, together with director Eli Roth, Dan Levy of “Schitt’s Creek” fame, alt-comedian Rachel Sennott, music producer Mike Dean, and South Korean singer/rapper Jennie Ruby Jane (a.ok.a. Jennie Kim).
The sequence was co-created with Tesfaye’s producing associate Reza Fahim and “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson, within the midst of a banner 12 months having additionally co-written Adrian Lyne’s “Deep Water” and co-executive produced Ti West’s “X” and “Pearl.” Levinson has additionally signed on to direct, and the trailer reveals quite a lot of parallels with the lurid tone and neon-drenched colour palette of “Euphoria.”
“The Idol” debuts on HBO on June 4. Till then, you’ll be able to watch the trailer beneath:
