The Weeknd has addressed rumors regarding his upcoming television program, The Idol.
The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, portrays a self-help guru/leader of a contemporary cult in the new HBO drama. Lily-Rose Depp plays the budding popstar who develops a tangled relationship with the character.
The Canadian singer said he and Lily-Rose were able to be “vulnerable” on the set in a recent interview with Jeremy O. Harris for the latest issue of Interview magazine, despite accusations made earlier this year that the production had been plagued by issues.
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We had a terrific leader, so we got to both just be free and vulnerable, he said. “We had someone who gave us a sense of security and comfort, that we were all building something to be proud of in the future. Huge shout-out to Sam and the rest of the crew. That’s your twin, Sam, you know that. Family is right there.
The Weeknd continued by saying that while he has a “thick skin,” he feels awful for other members of the production who got mixed up in the gossip.
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“I get a little hurt when it impacts other people. I’m discovering that when people start rumors, it really does damage a lot of other people in the film industry. On these initiatives, many people put in a lot of effort. When you folks approach me while I’m in my own world, I’m like, “Okay, cool.” I’m a mature boy. I can solve the problem. However, it hurts to have 200 people working diligently on a project like this. The 33-year-old questioned, “Especially when what they’re saying is far from the truth, but what can you do?
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On June 4, HBO will air the series debut of The Idol, which also stars Troye Sivan, Eli Roth, Hari Nef, and Hank Azaria.
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