Lily-Rose Depp has revealed that she usually “stays away” from The Weeknd on the set of their new HBO series The Idol because he will be “in his area” as his character. , the mysterious LA club owner and a self-help guru. .
The series, which was criticized by many after Rolling Stone made accusations of a toxic environment on set and creative conflicts, follows Lily-Rose’s character, Jocelyn, a young pop star who wants to be back. again after her career is detailed.
Lily Rose Depp and The Weeknd star in Idol
“I don’t think anyone is full — nobody goes crazy,” the 23-year-old told EW in a new interview, before adding, “Well, sometimes Abel will – I don’t want to reveal too much about where Abel’s character goes, but if he’s in full Tedros mode sometimes, I will. stay away from him. I’ll say, ‘I’m in his area right now’.”
She also commended the singer – whose real name is Abel Tesfaye – and director Sam Levinson, admitting that although the show explores “darker themes and has some pretty emotionally heavy moments.. The atmosphere on the set is quite gentle”.
© HBOLily Rose Depp and The Weekend as Jocelyn and Tedros
Lily said there was a lot of laughter, music and dancing on set, and said “energy is what makes difficult moments easier and more possible”. Along with Lily and the ‘Blinding Lights’ vocalist, other stars scheduled to appear include BlackPink’s Troye Sivan, Debby Ryan, Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott and Jennie.
“Sam is, for so many reasons, the best director I have ever worked with,” Lily-Rose said in a statement in April after allegations against Sam and the production surfaced.
“I’ve never felt more supported or respected than in a creative space, my input and opinions are more appreciated than that. Working with Sam has been such a blessing. real work in every way – what’s important to him, more than anything, is not just what his actors think about the work, but how we feel doing it,” she continue. “He hires people he values his work with and always creates an environment where I feel seen, heard and appreciated.”
© HBOLily Rose defends series director Sam Levinson
HBO also defended the series, so did superstar Abel.
“Idol’s creators and producers have worked hard to create one of HBO’s most entertaining and thought-provoking original shows,” the network said in a statement. “Unfortunately, the show’s original approach and production of the first episodes did not meet HBO’s standards, so we decided to make a change.”
The statement continues: “Throughout the process, the creative team has committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and respectful work environment, and last year the team made creative changes that they felt is in the best interest of both the producer and the cast and crew. We look forward to sharing Idol with the public soon.”
© Marc PiaseckiSam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye at the Cannes Film Festival
Allegations come from 13 unnamed cast and crew sources who have accused them Happiness creator Sam for dramatic changes to the story after replacing former director Amy Seimetz in April 2022, including new scripts containing “upsetting scenes of physical and sexual violence. ”
Idols will air June 9 on HBO.
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