The release of the highly anticipated show The Idol on HBO stirred up a significant conversation worldwide.
Featuring Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp, in a leading role and marking the acting debut of pop sensation The Weeknd, the show garnered mixed reviews upon its debut.
Despite facing criticism, Depp has stepped up to defend the controversial content.
For those unfamiliar, The Idol revolves around a girl who becomes involved with a cult while navigating her life.
The series faced backlash for its provocative and intimate scenes, particularly the explicit s*xual content that sparked controversy on a global scale.
In response to the backlash, Lily-Rose Depp has chosen to stand by the intense scenes featured in The Idol, addressing the subsequent criticism.
She believes that true art is bound to provoke diverse reactions and openly discussed the process of filming the intimate scenes that have raised eyebrows.
Here's a closer look at her perspective.
In a recent interview highlighted by Screenrant, Depp reflected on her experience filming the s*x scenes for The Idol alongside The Weeknd and creator Sam Levinson.
She expressed, “We understand that we are creating something provocative, and we are unapologetic about it.
This was always my intention from the outset.
I had no interest in producing something conventional.
It's perfectly acceptable if this show doesn't resonate with everyone, as I believe the most impactful art tends to divide opinions.”
Depp further shared, “I have never felt more valued and secure on a set than during this project.
The mutual trust we established among ourselves, including Troye Sivan, Sam Levinson, and Abel, created a genuinely supportive environment.
Therefore, when it came to portraying n^dty and embracing the bold nature of the role, it was a deliberate choice.
This aspect was crucial to me, and I approached it with enthusiasm.
I am not intimidated by it.
We inhabit a world saturated with s*xuality, making it an intriguing subject to explore.”
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