Since the new HBO series “The idol” premiered earlier this month, it has been met with relentless criticism.
Several have referred to the series as “comically bad”, as well as “a rape fantasy”. In addition, several people reacted to the series’ strong focus on sex, and particularly derogatory behavior towards young women.
Viewers in shock
The critics have also noticed that celebrity daughter Lily-Rose Depp (24), who plays the main role of Jocelyn in the series, “is mostly half-naked”.
Now Depp comments on the criticism The Sun.
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– Feels good
The 24-year-old reveals to the newspaper that she was offered a “body-double” during the scenes where she “shows everything” – which she refused.
– It’s me, I love doing this kind of work. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with it and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with liking it.
Responds to criticism
Furthermore, Depp says that the nude scenes play a big role for the character she plays.
– There is a purpose to every outfit, every interaction, all the nudity and all that, and that’s very important to me.
Abel Tesfaye, better known to many as “The Weeknd” and the daughter of Johnny Depp, Lily-Rose Depp, have the main roles in the new series “The Idol”. Video: Red Runner/HBO Max Show more
The actress also emphasizes to the newspaper that she never felt objectified or exploited during recording.
– Maybe this makes me a little crazy, but it feels really good after I have recorded such scenes, there is something about it that feels “healing”. Maybe that’s why I like this job.
The critics hail: – He is a pervert
Prepared for criticism
Artist The Weeknd (33), whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, can also be found as one of the series’ main roles. He is also listed as series creator.
Last week he commented on the criticism directed at the series opposite Variety.
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– We played with different genres in this series, and we did exactly what we wanted. None of this is a surprise.
Furthermore, Tesfaye said that he was prepared for the series to face criticism.
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2023-06-30 20:08:54
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