In a recent interview, Lily-Rose Depp shared details of what it was like working on the set of her new series alongside The Weeknd, The Idol. While discussing the creative processes of different actors she worked with on the show, she got into The Weeknd's methods, revealing that she occasionally had to "steer clear" of the artist on set.
“I don’t think anybody went full method — nobody lost their minds,” Depp explained. “Well," she continued, "sometimes when Abel would get — I don’t want to reveal too much about where Abel’s character goes, but when he would be in full Tedros mode sometimes, I would steer clear of him. I’d be like, ‘He’s in his zone right now.’”
Controversy Surrounding The Idol
Depp went on to explain, "For something that does, of course, explore darker themes and has some pretty heavy emotional moments to it and everything, the vibe on set was quite lighthearted." She says, "We're all really good friends and we all are similar people and really understand each other. We were having a lot of laughs, listening to a lot of music, dancing around, and that kind of energy is what made the heavier moments easier and possible, because whenever you knew that there was a bigger, emotional scene coming up, you felt like you were surrounded by people that you feel comfortable with, people that have your back, and you feel that in the show."
The Idol premieres in the U.S. on June 4, and has already managed to stir up some controversy. Some critics noted frequent nudity in the series, while a Rolling Stone piece on the set's culture featuring one interviewee comparing the script to "sexual torture porn," also made waves. The piece explored the series' production, and revealed a "major creative overhaul" that took place after Amy Seimetz left the crew. Accounts detailed a behind-the-scenes "shitshow," on set. The project still has many supporters, however, including actress Sharon Stone, who said The Idol "addresses the root of crisis in entertainment."
