We look forward to sharing ‘The Idol’ with audiences soon.”Īccording to IMDB, “The Idol’ centers around a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, played by The Weeknd, who enters into “a complicated relationship with a rising pop idol,” played by Lily-Rose Depp. They added, “Throughout the process, the creative team has been committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful working environment, and last year, the team made creative changes they felt were in the best interest of both the production and the cast and crew. “The initial approach on the show and production of the early episodes, unfortunately, did not meet HBO standards so we chose to make a change.” Levinson, seen here with Zendaya, helped “Euphoria” become a massive success on HBO. “The creators and producers of ‘The Idol’ have been working hard to create one of HBO’s most exciting and provocative original programs,” the network said in a statement. However, HBO tells Page Six that they are pleased with how production has unfolded since Levinson took over the reins. “It was like any rape fantasy that any toxic man would have in the show - and then the woman comes back for more because it makes her music better,” one production member told the magazine of Levinson’s version.Īnother added, “It was like, ‘What is this? What am I reading here?’ It was like sexual torture porn.” Filmmaker Sam Levinson is being accused of turning “The Idol” into a “rape fantasy” in an explosive new report. In a damning piece published by Rolling Stone Wednesday, 13 alleged members of the series’ cast and crew spoke out over their discomfort with the show’s new creative direction. “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson is being accused of ramping up the sexual content and nudity of the upcoming HBO drama, “The Idol,” and twisting it into a “rape fantasy.” ‘Euphoria’ star Angus Cloud seen partying with friends just days before tragic death Zendaya pays tribute to ‘Euphoria’ co-star Angus Cloud after his death Angus Cloud did not leave suicide note despite theories about his death: reportĪngus Cloud’s mom says actor ‘did not intend to end his life’, details his last moments

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