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The Idol is an upcoming HBO drama series that could be since 4 June 2023. The story moves around an aspiring pop idol Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) who gets a nervous breakdown which ultimately led to her last tour to cancel. She went into a complicated relationship with a self-help guru and modern-day cult, Tedros (Abel Tesfaye). The series shows a dramatic story about how she was able to regain her title of being the s*xiest pop star in America.
Cast
Popular American actress and daughter of
Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose Depp, has joined the cast as female lead Jocelyn. Depp already made her acting debut in “Tusk” and showed her best-acting talent in the television drama The Dancer and drama film “A Faithful Man.” The expectation from Depp is very high and it is assumed that she will lead the series to a much higher level.
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Canadian singer popular with the stage name The Weeknd would also be seen in a leading role opposite Depp. He will play a self-help guru, Tedros. The Weeknd is a winner of four Grammy Awards, 20 Billboard Music Awards, and 17 June Awards to be named a few. The casting of Abel hints that the series will have high-quality music.
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Popular k-pop singer and rapper Jennie Kim needs no introduction. Jennie gained international recognition as a member of girl group “Blackpink.” Her solo single “Solo” was also commercially successful. She would also appear in the main cast of the series.
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Suzanna Son signed as the main cast on November 22, 2021. It was announced that she will play Chloe and will be a series regular. But according to reports of Deadline Hollywood reports of April 27, 2022, she is not expected to return following the change in cast and creative direction. She could be seen in the official teaser trailer of the series.
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Australian singer-songwriter Troye Sivan will also make appearances in the series. His singles like Happy Little Pill, My My My!, and Youth already made his name in the music industry. He also showed his acting talent in the films like X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and Three Months and earned a Golden Globe nomination for his song “Revelation” from the film “Boy Erased.”
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Moses Sumney will play Izaak in the series. Sumney is a popular Ghanaian-American singer-songwriter who has already released his albums like Aromanticism, and Grae alongside EPS such as Mid-City Island and Lamentations. He also performed opening acts for the artists like Solange Knowles and James Blake.
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Jane Adams will play the character of a director who directs Jocelyn’s music video. Adams is a Tony Award-winning actress, which she won for her Broadway debut “I Hate Hamlet.” She also won a Golden Globe nomination for her work in the series “Hung.” She will show her fabulous acting performance in this series and win some more awards or not depending on the future.
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Dan Levy will play an unspecified role in the series but he is included in the main cast of the series. Levy gained international recognition with his character David Rose in the sitcom “Schitt’s Creek.” He is the first person who has won Primetime Emmy Award in all four major disciplines in a single year.
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Popular American actor and director Eli Roth will play Jocelyn's uncle. Roth gained popularity with the horror films like Cabin Fever, and Hostel. His psychological thriller Knock-Knock and action film “Death Wish” was also well received. Roth has an experience of over two decades in the industry.
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Rachel Sennott’s character in the series in not announced yet but it is confirmed that she will play a main role in the series. Sennott is popular for her fantastic performance in the television series “Ayo and Rachel Are Single” and for the films Shiva Baby and Bodies Bodies Bodies.
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Popular model Hari Nef is portraying a transgender model in the series. Nef has already gained audience appreciation for being the first openly transgender woman to appear on the cover of a popular British magazine. She remains active on the topics like s*x, gender, and transgender identity. Nef is also a talented actress and showed her acting skills in the comedy-drama “Transparent.”
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Da'Vine Joy Randolph appears on the series as a legendary soul singer. Randolph earned Tony nomination for her work in the Broadway show “Ghost; The Musical.” She is also known for her work in the film “Dolemite Is My Name” playing Lady Reed. She also starred in the television series “High Fidelity.” How her character helps Jocelyn to achieve her aim will be seen in the series.
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Popular hip hop record producer Mike Dean is playing a music producer in the series. Dean has worked with major artists like
Kanye West,
Kid Cudi,
Drake,
The Weeknd, and
Madonna. How his appearance will increase the popularity of the series is fully dependent on the future.
Popular actor and comedian Hank Azaria is appearing as Jocelyn's father. Azaria is popular for his work in the sitcoms like Mad About You and Friends. He also earned Tony nomination for his work in the stage musical Spamalot. He also voiced several animated characters in the animated series such as Simpsons, Snake Jailbird, and Lou.
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Popular British actress Melanie Liburd who has gained fame with her roles in television series like This Is Us and Power Book II: Ghost will be seen in a recurring role.
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The series cast also includes Tunde Adebimpe, Elizabeth Berkley, Nico Hiraga, Maya Eshet, and Tyson Ritter in the recurring roles. It is an A24 and Bron Creative production. Principal photography started in November 2021. The first episode of the series will soon be broadcast on HBO. We hope the series will get lots of love and appreciation from viewers.
The cast recieved standing ovation when it was premiered at Cannes Festival.
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