Sam Levinson, the man behind HBO’s hit series Euphoria, is returning with another highly anticipated TV show called The Idol, which unsurprisingly includes a globally renowned cast. Canadian singer The Weeknd will lead the series alongside Lily-Rose Depp. Moreover, the “Save Your Tears” crooner is also serving as creator and executive producer of the upcoming HBO series.
The Idol will follow a budding pop singer and her relationship with a self-help guru, who also leads an underground mafia cult. The storyline is undoubtedly intriguing, and since the release of its many teasers, The Idol has garnered enough attention for its plot and spicy take on the western music industry.
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With additions like Troye Sivan and global K-pop star BLACKPINK’s Jennie starring in the show, The Idol is all set to become the next big thing for HBO. While we await The Idol’s release — which will be later this year, per Deadline — here’s all you need to know about the cast.
The Weeknd
HBO
Born Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, The Weeknd is joining the series as the male lead, Tedros, transforming into the role of a self-help guru, who also leads an underground modern-day mafia cult. Channeling his inner starboy, this will mark The Weeknd’s first major acting gig. On top of it, the “Can’t Feel My Face” singer is participating as the creator of the show. As such, fans are looking forward to witnessing the never-before-seen side of the Hollywood music society through his perspective.
Lily-Rose Depp
French-American actress Lily-Rose Depp will be playing Jocelyn in The Idol, a rising pop idol and singer. Besides carving her career through thick and thin, her life takes an interesting turn after getting into a relationship with Tedros. As observed in the trailers of the upcoming HBO series, Depp is a newbie star who adamantly goes to great lengths to make a name for herself. It will be an exciting ride to watch Depp in a new light, especially after her spectacular performances in The King, The Dancer, and A Faithful Man.
BLACKPINK’s Jennie
The member of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK, Jennie will commence her acting career with a role in HBO’s upcoming drama. The Chanel ambassador is making headlines for her latest engagement even though details about her character in The Idol are being kept under wraps. Judging by the teasers, Jennie could either be seen playing a fellow musician or budding idol, who seems to have a close friendship with Depp’s character. In one of the trailers, the two are seen partying hard, inviting more viewers for their new show. Jennie was first linked to the show when she was spotted hanging out with The Weeknd back in November 2021. In recent news, the “Pink Venom” star is gearing for the release of her second studio album, Born Pink, alongside other members of the group.
Rachel Sennott
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Shiva Baby actress Rachel Sennott is one of the cast members of HBO’s The Idol, and her presence will definitely be a cherry on the top. Like Jennie, information about her role is unknown, however, considering her star-making performances in Tahara and Shiva Baby, she is unsurprisingly a great addition. Sennott has always been a part of hilarious moments — from doing Twitter comedy to writing scripts for Comedy Central — hence it will be a new challenge for her to adapt into a role penned for a bold and scandalous TV show.
Troye Sivan
MTV Entertainment Studios
Another hit singer and musician, Troye Sivan is a part of the cast lineup of The Idol. The Australian singer-songwriter was also seen in trailers as one of the primary characters, and he is definitely going to shine with his role. During his interview with Entertainment Tonight, the “Youth” singer shared that he is having the best time while filming the drama. Earlier this year, Sivan moved everyone with his acting in the coming-of-age comedy film Three Months. Fans are anticipating the same energy from his part in The Idol. Apart from his acting career, Sivan has blessed fans with hits songs like “My My My!,” “Angel Baby,” “Strawberries and Cigarettes,” and more.
Hari Nef
Actor, model, and writer Hari Nef is another spectacular addition to The Idol. The SAG-nominated actress always delivers flawless performances on-screen, and is known for her deep understanding of art and culture. Her stellar credit list includes projects like Transparent, Assassination Nation, Mapplethorpe, 1Up, You, and more.
Dan Levy
CBC
Schitt’s Creek’s Dan Levy is gracing the ensemble cast with his presence. The Canadian actor is all set to be seen in a different role with The Idol, and the fans are delighted to see him in the HBO series. Apart from this, Levy is also prepping for his entry in the new season of Sex Education. His other works include Saturday Night Live, Happiest Season, and others.
Also joining the promising television series is Debbie Ryan (Insatiable), Hank Azaria (Huff, The Simpsons), Tyson Ritter (Monsterland), Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), and more. Fans are religiously waiting for the release date, meanwhile, HBO has already fueled up their excitement with sultry, captivating, and eye-catching trailers. As per reports, The Idol will premiere during fall this year.
