HBO is hoping to catch lightning in a bottle again with The Idol, a new series from the creator of the cabler’s smash hit Euphoria, Sam Levinson, and music superstar The Weeknd.
The new series has been getting a lot of attention ahead of its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May, one month before it hits HBO in the US and Sky Atlantic in the UK.
Here’s everything we know about The Idol.
Next episode of The Idol
The season finale of The Idol airs Sunday, July 2, at 9 pm ET/PT on HBO and streaming on Max.
Here's the episode description: "While planning a showcase for her next tour, Jocelyn begins to take control of her relationship with Tedros."
The Idol episode guide
Keep track of all of the episode of The Idol right here:
The Idol season 1 episode 1: "Pop Tarts & 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; Jocelyn has a chance encounter with nightclub owner Tedros."
The Idol season 1 episode 2: "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; Tedros introduces Jocelyn and Leia to Izaak and Chloe."
The Idol season 1 episode 3: "Daybreak"
"As Tedros inserts himself into Jocelyn's life by offering input on her wardrobe and collaborators, Leia brings her growing concerns to Chaim and Destiny; Jocelyn becomes even more emotionally tethered to him."
The Idol season 1 episode 4: "Stars Belong to the World"
"While fighting for the upper hand in her relationship with Tedros, Jocelyn becomes determined to introduce her new persona to the world; Jocelyn's team discusses her increasing involvement with Tedros and his inner circle."
The Idol release date
The Idol airs on HBO and Max. It premiered on June 4.
It's been announced the The Idol will air in the UK on Sky Atlantic in June 2023. There's no exact date yet in June but shouldn't be far behind the US. When we hear we'll add it here.
The Idol plot
There's a lot of buzz about The Idol. Here's the official logline from HBO: "After a nervous breakdown derailed Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) last tour, she’s determined to claim her rightful status as the greatest and sexiest pop star in America. Her passions are reignited by Tedros (Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye), a nightclub impresario with a sordid past. Will her romantic awakening take her to glorious new heights or the deepest and darkest depths of her soul?"
The Idol cast
Lily-Rose Depp has been making a name for herself in Hollywood for years. Some of her projects include roles in Wolf, Silent Night and Tusk.
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye makes his acting debut in The Idol. The prolific musician has lots of experience in front of the camera in his many music videos, of course, and he lent his voice to a character in a 2022 episode of The Simpsons, but The Idol will be his first real acting gig.
Many members of The Idol cast are musicians themselves and will presumably play themselves in the series.
Here's the full cast list:
- Lily-Rose Depp as Jocelyn
- Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye as Tedros
- Troye Sivan (Boy Erased) as Caleb
- Dan Levy (Schitt's Creek)
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Dolemite is My Name)
- Eli Roth (Cabin Fever)
- Hari Nef (Assassination Nation)
- Jane Adams (Happiness)
- Jennie Ruby Jane (Blackpink)
- Mike Dean
- Moses Sumney (Creed) as Izaak
- Rachel Sennott (Call Your Mother)
- Ramsey
- Suzanna Son (Red Rocket) as Chloe
- Hank Azaria (The Simpsons)
The Idol trailer
Here's a look at the latest teaser:
How to watch The Idol
The Idol will air in the US on HBO and HBO Max. In order to watch you'll need either a subscription to HBO through your cable provider or a subscription to HBO Max.
As The Idol will air on Sky Atlantic in the UK in June 2023 you will need a Sky subscription to watch.
