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After disappointing critics with The Idol, The Weeknd is ready to reflect on where the show went so wrong. Widely known as a singer, songwriter, and actor, The Weeknd (also known as Abel Makkonen Tesfaye) was a creator, executive producer, and star of the 2023 drama. Among others, he worked alongside actor Lily-Rose Depp (Nosferatu) and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson to develop the show. Unfortunately, The Idol suffered from extremely negative reviews, which ultimately led to HBO’s decision not to renew the show for season 2.
In an interview with Variety, the Weeknd explained just how overwhelmed he was during the production. Having faced “self-imposed pressure” involved with numerous flights, concerts, and production challenges, he realized that he needed to “sit the f—k down… face it, learn something new and start again.” He was proud of The Idol‘s cast, but its scale was so significant that it overwhelmed him. After experiencing “kind of a mental breakdown“, he finally began to stop and reconsider numerous elements of his life.
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Source: Variety
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