HBO’s series The Idol will undergo significant re-releases

The Weeknd’s HBO drama “The Idol” is being reworked with changes to the cast and crew, diverse to learn. According to the sources, the production of multiple episodes of the six-episode series has already been completed, which will now be re-produced due to changing creative directions.

HBO said in a statement, “The creative team for ‘The Idol’ continues to build, refine and develop their vision for the show and have agreed with a new creative direction. diverse. “Production will adjust the cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon.”

HBO declined to comment on the cast and crew members leaving production.

Co-created by The Weeknd also known as Abel Tesfaye, Sam Levison, and Reza Fahim, “The Idol” is set against the backdrop of the music industry, and centers on a self-help guru and modern-day cult leader, who develops a complex relationship with a rising pop idol.

“The Idol” was first announced as being in development in June 2021 with The Weeknd serving as co-creator and star. Lily Rose-Depp was filmed in September, and in November, HBO lit the series green. Troye Sivan, Suzanna Son, and Steve Zissis have been announced as series regulars on the show with Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche in recurring roles.

Amy Simitz has been announced as director and executive producer while Joe Epstein will serve as director. Levinson will executive produce via Little Lamb alongside Ashley Levinson and Kevin Turen, while Aaron L. GIibert will executive produce via Bron Studios and Nick Hall and Sara E. White will executive produce alongside A24.

Although The Weeknd is primarily known for his accomplishments in the music world, such as his 2022 album “Dawn FM” and his 2016 Grammy Award winning album “Starboy”, this wouldn’t be his first time on screen. he is He wrote and starred in the 2020 episode of the hit comedy-comedy “American Dad” on TBS He also played his role in Josh and Benny Safdie’s popular 2019 thriller Uncut Gems opposite Adam Sandler. Additionally, he was nominated for an Emmy in 2021 for his performance in the Super Bowl halftime show and an Academy Award nomination for his song “Earned It”, the lead single from the track “Fifty Shades of Gray”.



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