The Idol, the HBO series The Weeknd and Euphoria Sam Levinson, creator of the network, are undergoing several changes which threatens the project’s future. Monday saw the network announce plans to “evolve”Amy Seimetz was the show’s director. This led to the departure of the creative vision behind it. Suzanna son, who was critically acclaimed for her performance last year in the show’s. Red RocketAlso, he has resigned from the project that began filming months ago.
The series follows a pop star and his romance with a mysterious Los Angeles club owner. After his role as himself, it will be The Weeknd’s first major acting role on screen. Uncut Gems. Lily-Rose Depp was also given her first television lead role. The Weeknd, who is actually Abel Tesfaye and co-created the show with Levinson & Reza Fahim, wanted to executive produce and co-write the scripts. Mary Laws and Joseph Epstein were the original showrunners.
“The Idol‘s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show, and they have aligned on a new creative direction. The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,”A spokeswoman for HBO said Deadline. HBO claimed that the project will not be scrapped but said that this is unusual for this late stage.
This overhaul resulted in subsequent changes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Seimetz, the co-creator of the website, was first. The Girlfriend ExperienceReports indicate that he is leaving. Deadline. Although she was initially hired to direct the first season’s episodes, Levinson will now be expected to direct the majority of episodes. Seimetx also directed episodes on Atlanta And Outer Range.
Next, Son left, Deadline Report Wednesday. According to sources, The Weeknd believed Wednesday. The Idol I was leaning into too many things. “female perspective”His lead character was hurt. According to DeadlineDepp remains involved in the matter and is still a participant. “key part”The creative overhaul. It’s not clear if The Idol season 1 will continue to air seven episodes as HBO ordered last year. HBO did not comment on Monday’s statement.
Although The Weeknd has no major acting experience, his music videos are known for their cinematic style and connecting stories. His latest album is Dawn FMThe special was accompanied by an Amazon Prime Video television program. Dawn FM ExperienceThis included live performances as well as performance art. The Weeknd’s acting debut was when he played himself in Uncut Gems. He was also nominated for an Oscar for his co-writing of the Fifty Shades of Grey song “Earned It.”
