Sam Levinson’s ‘The Idol’ is trying to tear the envelope with every episode starring Lily Rose-Depp and Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye! The series was embroiled in controversy even before it aired. A lot of drama unfolded behind the scenes with the change in director and the whole direction of the series. It was supposed to be a satire of Hollywood’s dark and twisted music industry. But Levinson has become a breeding ground for soft p****graphy.
‘The Idol’ explores the story of a pop star, Jocelyn, who has a breakdown leading to the cancellation of her tour. So, she, along with her team, decides to revamp her career with a new sultry single. During the process, she meets a brooding, mystic LA club owner, Tedros, who employs harsh, sensual, and BDSM-esque ways to squeeze out the artistry of Jocelyn. There was chatter that the series is inspired by Britney Spears’ life, but the cast has come forward and said that the inspiration is taken from Sharon Stone’s character from ‘Basic Instinct.’ The actress came forward to show her support for the series.
“Brilliance Or Heartache”: Sharon Stone Praised ‘The Idol’ Along With Its Actors And Creators
Fans and critics have unanimously written off ‘The Idol’ for its hyper-s**ualization. Since the first episode, the series has delved into certain waters that feel unnecessary for the narrative. The Rolling Stone wrote an investigative article in which the crew and production members slammed the series for changing its narrative to borderline p****graphy.
But Sharon Stone, one of the inspirations for the series, stood by it and appreciated their efforts. In 1992, Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas starred in the erotic thriller titled ‘Basic Instinct.’ She played a seductress in the film, and Lily Rose-Depp also admitted that her character was inspired by Catherine.
Stone took to social media to support the series. Sharon wrote, “I just watched the first two episodes of @theidol @lilyrose_depp & Abel (@theweeknd) r so sure footed.” She continued, “#SamLevinson addresses the root of crisis in entertainment; Which comes first the brilliance or the heartache?”
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Lily Rose-Depp Talked About The Inspiration For Her Character Jocelyn
The Idol’ had a screening at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a five-minute standing ovation. During the press conference, Lily Rose-Depp confirmed whether the series was inspired by Britney Spears. She said, “We’re not telling anyone else’s story. I think something we wanted to do was make her feel simultaneously like a pop star of our time, but one that is on her own plane.”
Lily Rose-Depp said that Sharon Stone and Jeanne Moreau inspired her character, Jocelyn. But, in another interview with E! News, Lily admitted getting inspired by the ‘Outrageous’ singer. She said, “There was so much inspiration to be drawn from somebody like Britney Spears, who I adore, and all of the other incredible pop icons of our time.”
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