The Weeknd was not pleased with Rolling Stone’s article about “The Idol,” to say the least. He posted a sneak peek from the highly anticipated HBO show on Twitter, writing, “@Rolling Stone did we upset you?” Ironically, Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd’s characters criticize Rolling Stone when presented with an opportunity for Depp’s character, Jocelyn, to appear in the popular outlet. The Weeknd’s character, Tedros, says, “Rolling Stone? Aren’t they a little irrelevant?” Jocelyn adds, “I don’t know, I feel like it may be kind of past its prime.” Tedros also notes that Rolling Stone has a low social media following compared to Jocelyn.
The Weeknd’s clip instantly went viral for all the wrong reasons, with many Twitter users unimpressed by the show’s acting and scriptwriting. One user tweeted, “is this the dialogue y’all fired amy seimetz for.” Another person wrote, “No amount of better scriptwriting could make either of these two seem like decent actors lol.” One person applauded Rolling Stone’s coverage of “The Idol,” while condemning the scene, remarking, “This is such a bad look (and I’m not talking about the excellent reporting from @RollingStone).”
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Meanwhile, Depp has stood behind Levinson. In a statement to Rolling Stone, she described him as “the best director she’s ever worked with,” expressing that “she has never felt more supported or respected in a creative space, my input and opinions more valued.”
