The Weeknd responds to Rolling Stone report on ‘disturbing sexual’ content of his HBO show ‘The Idol’

on the upcoming HBO show “The Idol,” which sources compared to “sexual torture porn” and “rape fantasy.”

The music publication also reported that several sources involved in the production were concerned with some of the “disturbing sexual and physically violent” content. “The Idol” tells the story of a pop star, played by Rose Depp, who becomes romantically involved with a self-help guru and cult leader, played by Tesfaye. The show boasts an impressive cast, including Canadian comedian Dan Levy and the late actor Anne Heche in her final role. The series also stars a long list of musicians, including Troye Sivan, Moses Sumney, and Blackpink’s Jennie Kim.

With Seimetz out, Levinson took over as director, Rolling Stone reported, “scrapping the nearly-finished $54-to-$75-million project to rewrite and reshoot the entire thing.”

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