Will there be ‘The Idol’ season two?
While it hasn’t exactly received a glowing reception, The Idol might be one of HBO’s most talked-about shows of the year.
Created by Euphoria’s Sam Levinson, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, the series follows aspiring pop idol Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) as she begins a complex relationship with a self-help guru and cult leader, Tedros (Tesfaye).
In April last year, the series underwent a creative overhaul where original director, Amy Seimetz, departed the project. Levinson took over to direct all five episodes.
Has The Idol been renewed for a second season?
HBO has not announced whether The Idol will return. Following reports that it was designed as a limited series, the network refuted these claims and said it could still continue.
“It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined,” a tweet from HBO read. “It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.”
It is being misreported that a decision on a second season of The Idol has been determined. It has not, and we look forward to sharing the next episode with you Sunday night.
— HBO PR (@HBOPR) June 15, 2023
Has the cast said anything about a potential season two?
Da’Vine Joy Randolph, who plays Jocelyn’s manager Destiny, has said the show is primed to continue in a second season.
Speaking in an interview with Vulture, Randolph said: “I see season one as setting up the world in great detail and character development, to set up a season two where it’s like, now we’re really going to get in the shit. When you finish a project, it’s always like, ‘Is there a possibility for season two?’ And they’re always like, ‘Yeah, for sure!’ It’s everyone’s desire and intention to do a season two, and until we hear differently, that’s the plan.”
The Idol is available to stream on HBO Max in the US and NOW in the UK.
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