Unconventional art is always the most daring and
#THEIDOL
is something truly special, different from everything on TV right now, this show is a cinema love letter and one that is going to age really well…
We’re proud of you Abel Tesfaye.
Forever.
#ManicPhase
Episode 1 of
#THEIDOL
is titled Pop Tarts and Rat Tales.
As Jocelyn preps for her triumphant return, a leaked photo sends her team into crisis mode - just as a journalist arrives to do an in-depth profile on her.
Later, Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros.
The Weeknd will launch a new coffee brand in partnership with Blue Bottle Coffee, called Samra Origins: an ode to Abel’s heritage and named after his mother.
Abel also revealed how coffee helped fuel his creative process while filming and making music for ‘THE IDOL’.
Episode 2 of
#THEIDOL
is titled Double Fantasy.
After clashing with her team over her album's first single, Jocelyn pushes herself to the limit on the set of her new music video, while Nikki sees potential in backup dancer Dyanne. (1/2)
Jennie on her appearance in
#THEIDOL
:
“I believe it will be very helpful in my life and music activities… As I had new experiences that I never had before, I learned a lot from each one of them.” (1/2)
Viewing for the premiere episode has now surpassed 3.6M viewers in its first week on the service, which HBO says outpaces the series premieres for both The White Lotus (3M in 2021) and Euphoria (3.3M in 2019) in the same time period.
‘THE IDOL’ cast
Lily-Rose Depp, Abel Tesfaye, Suzanna Son, Troye Sivan, Jennie Kim, Moses Sumney, Jane Adams, Dan Levy, Eli Roth, Rachel Sennott, Hari Nef, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Mike Dean, Ramsey and Hank Azaria!
Jennie on how she prepared for her role in
#THEIDOL
.
“In my head, I thought I would have to revise all the script and get into character. But luckily, I had Sam there. What he said was to just be me.. I had many conversations with Sam and Abel, and I think that helped me.”
In a statement released by YG, Jennie Kim talks about her role in ‘THE IDOL’
“As soon as I read the script, I felt like it was so compelling that I really wanted to be a part of it. I'm so excited. I will work hard, so I hope you will see it with warm eyes.”
In a recent interview, HBO executive Casey Bloys confirmed that
#THEIDOL
will be premiere after the 4th season of Succession!
Season 4 of
#Succession
will premiere March 26 with 10 episodes.
All episode titles have been revealed.
#TheIdol
Ep 1: 'Pop Tarts & Rat Tales'
Ep 2: 'Double Fantasy'
Ep 3: 'Daybreak'
Ep 4: 'Stars Belong To The World'
Ep 5: 'Jocelyn Forever'
Jennie WEVERSE update:
“The Idol teaser is finally out, so we can talk about it ☺️ I can't give spoilers yet, but it was a fun experience and a new challenge for me.”