Since launching in the spring of last year, HBO’s new on-demand video streaming service HBO Max has quickly emerged as one of the leading providers of new and original content. Backed by arguably one of the most successful movie networks in all of Hollywood, HBO has benefited immensely over the past year by establishing a distribution network in HBO Max that continued to allow them to put out new content even at the height of a global pandemic. While the pandemic is seemingly beginning to wind down, the esteemed network doesn’t seem to be changing its strategy much as they plan to continue to produce new original content that will fulfill the demands of their 67 million subscribers and allow them to compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu. One great example of this is a new project they currently have in the pipeline with some A list names already attached to it that explores the underbelly of being a celebrity in Hollywood in The Idol.
Even if you aren’t a member of the entertainment industry, virtually everybody knows that life in the industry isn’t always as glamorous as it may appear to be. While most of us are initially blinded by the glitz and glamour of it all, Hollywood certainly has a dark side that many of its members will not hesitate to divulge. Now a new HBO series will be exploring that dark side in The Idol, set to tell the story of a female pop star in Los Angeles who begins a relationship with a club owner that also happens to be the leader of an underground cult. The premise certainly sounds interesting, and those behind the project have been hard at work rounding out its cast adding Lily Rose-Depp to play the role of the female pop star. She will star alongside The Weeknd, who is additionally credited as co-creator on the series alongside Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, with more details set to emerge in the coming weeks as production commences.
HBO has remained at the forefront of Hollywood over the past year thanks to their penchant to produce new and refreshing content. Their resume certainly speaks for itself and they are constantly adding to it every year, with HBO Max now serving as their outlet to distribute said work. The Idol will be the latest addition to their resume, and it already seems to be a good one based upon what we know so far. Only time can tell however, and we will have to wait until The Idol eventually premieres on HBO Max in the coming future to find out for ourselves.
