Will There Be a Season 2 of The Idol?

HBO has canceled “The Idol” — created by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, Sam Levinson, and Reza Fahim — after one season. On Aug. 28, a spokesperson for HBO confirmed the information to POPSUGAR, saying, “‘The Idol’ was one of HBO’s most provocative original programs, and we’re pleased by the strong audience response. After much thought and consideration, HBO, as well as the creators and producers have decided not to move forward with a second season. We’re grateful to the creators, cast, and crew for their incredible work.”

Reps for Tesfaye didn’t instantly reply to POPSUGAR’s request for remark.

Speaking to POPSUGAR again in May, Da’Vine Joy Randolph — who performs Jocelyn’s (Lily-Rose Depp) supervisor, Destiny — mentioned everybody was hopeful the present would get picked up for a second season. “We really love doing this project and would love to do it again,” she mentioned. Jane Adams, who performs report label government Nikki who works with Jocelyn, additionally instructed us she would’ve beloved to return for a second season. “It’s really thrilling working with Sam [Levinson]. He’s wonderful to work with,” Adams acknowledged. “I have a lot of memories of good laughs.”

Of what Randolph would’ve appreciated to see within the second season, she instructed POPSUGAR she would have beloved an exploration of “Jocelyn and Tedros’s [Tesfaye] relationship now at this new form and what that’s like.” She defined, (*2*)

“The Idol” tells the story of Jocelyn, a pop star coping with psychological well being struggles whereas getting caught within the crosshairs of the predatory music business. In addition to Depp, the star-studded solid consists of Hari Nef, Troye Sivan, Jennie Kim, and Rachel Sennott.

“The Idol” skilled some artistic turmoil; director Amy Seimetz exited the undertaking and Levinson changed her. A March Rolling Stone exposé alleged that the set was tormented by toxicity, notably after Seimetz’s exit, although A24 and HBO denied these allegations.

Randolph instructed Deadline that the Rolling Stone report’s allegations had been exaggerated. “I wouldn’t even be a part of no mess like that,” she mentioned. “So for me, I just let people think what they think. But I was excited. We’re not even out yet, and people are getting worked up.” Randolph additionally famous that the eye is simply feeding into the present’s affect. “The way the world is now if you’re getting that much buzz and it’s not even out yet — that is the best press you can get,” she mentioned. “If nothing else, people are going to watch it.”