Euphoria Creator’s New HBO Show The Idol Draws Eyebrow-Raising Early Reactions

The Idol premieres at the Cannes Film Festival and the early reactions are eyebrow-raising, to say the least. Co-created by Euphoria‘s Sam Levinson and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, the series centers on a troubled pop star (played by Lily-Rose Depp) who falls into the clutches of a cult leader played by The Weeknd. The supporting cast includes Red Rocket‘s Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Schitt’s Creek‘s Dan Levy, and Shiva Baby‘s Rachel Sennott. Months before its premiere, The Idol has been the subject of controversy due to an array of behind-the-scenes issues.