The Idol - watch tv show streaming online (2024)

Lily-Rose Depp & The Weeknd star in provocative HBO drama The Idol

The Idol is a HBO drama television series. It is co-created by award-winning musician The Weeknd,Euphoriashowrunner Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim.

The Weeknd stars opposite Lily-Rose Depp, who portrays a rising sex symbol and pop icon called Jocelyn. The show includes cameos from real-life artists such as Jennie Kim from K-Pop supergroup Blackpink, multi-instrumentalist Moses Sumney and producer Mike Dean.The Idol was released exclusively on HBO Max on June 4th, 2023. You can keep up with the latest streaming news about The Idol here on JustWatch. We’ll let you know what your streaming options are, where you can watch it online legally for free, and when the show is available in 4k.

• June 29, 2021
  • The first announcement for the show is made. It confirms the creative team behind The Idol will be headed by pop icon The Weeknd who stars, co-writes and executive produces the show. Sam Levinson creator of the HBO smash hitEuphoriais signed on as co-creator.(Source: Deadline)
• September 29, 2021
  • Lily-Rose Depp signs on as the lead of the series, playing opposite The Weeknd. She is confirmed to be playing the pop singer at the center of the story. (Source: Deadline)
• November 23, 2021
  • New cast members are confirmed including Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Steve Zissis, and Anne Heche amongst others. HBO is confirmed to have ordered the series with Amy Seimetz set to direct all six episodes. (Source: Collider)
• April 26, 2022
  • Director Amy Seimetz left the project and the series underwent a complete creative overhaul. Sam Levinson takes over directing duties on the show.(Source: Collider)
• July 17, 2022
  • The first trailer for the series is released setting a stylistic and sexy, bordering on sleazy, tone. Filming wrapped on the same day as the trailer release. (Source: Collider)
• July 20, 2022
  • Jennie from the K-Pop group Blackpink joins the cast in an undisclosed role.(Source: Collider)
• August 21, 2022
  • The latest trailer indicates the antagonistic relationship between Lily-Rose Depp’s character, Jocelyn, and the freshly cast Jennie Kim portraying Anys. The trailer also confirms the casting of indie darling Moses Sumney and YouTube sensation Troye Sivan. (Source: Collider)
• October 6, 2022
  • A new trailer is released showing the relationship between the two main characters and teasing the manipulative landscape of Los Angeles. (Source: Collider)
• April 14, 2023
  • The show is confirmed to be screening in the Out of Competition strand of the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
• April 17, 2023
  • A new teaser for the show is released confirming the June 4th, 2023 release date. (Source: Variety)
• May 22, 2023
  • The Idol premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. (Source: Deadline)
• May 30, 2023
  • A new trailer for the show is released. It teases the rise of a showbiz romance and the making of a star. (Source: The Playlist)