The Idol is an American drama television series created by Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Reza Fahim, and Sam Levinson, who is also the creator of the HBO teen drama series Euphoria.
The Idol focuses on Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), an aspiring pop idol who, after having a nervous breakdown that causes her last tour to be canceled, resolves to reclaim her title as the sexiest pop star in America and begins a complex relationship with Tedros (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye), a self-help guru and the head of a contemporary cult.
Appearing in supporting roles are Suzanna Son (Red Rocket), Troye Sivan (X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Boy Erased), Moses Sumney, Jane Adams (Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek), Jennie Ruby Jane, Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds), Rachel Sennott (Shiva Baby, Bodies Bodies Bodies), Hari Nef (Assassination Nation, Meet Cute), Da'Vine Joy Randolph (High Fidelity), Mike Dean, Ramsey, and Hank Azaria (Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Brockmire). The series will also mark the final television appearance of Anne Heche (Donnie Brasco, Psycho), who died on August 11, 2022.
The Idol's first two episodes premiered on May 22, 2023 at 76th Cannes Film Festival where it was panned by critics for its graphic sexual content and themes. It is scheduled to begin airing on HBO on June 4, 2023. Watch the official trailer below.