The Weeknd’s drama series The Idol has been given the green light from HBO, with Troye Sivan and seven others joining the cast.According to Variety, the US network has formally ordered the six-episode series, which The Weeknd – real name Abel Tesfaye – stars in and has co-written and executive produced.Originally announced in June as being in development, The Idol follows a female pop singer who enters into a relationship with a cult leader and self-help guru.
The series is co-written and executive produced by Reza Fahim and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, with all three credited as creators.In addition to Sivan, Suzanna Son, Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga and Anne Heche have joined the.
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