The Weeknd is going to be starring in a brand-new television show called The Idol. This new series is going to debut on June 4th of this year. Additionally, it was co-created by Sam Levinson, who is the man behind Euphoria. With HBO behind it as well, you can imagine that there is a lot of hype at play here. However, there is also a lot of turmoil surrounding the show. Overall, there have been various accusations of wrongdoing behind the scenes. These concerns were levied by Rolling Stone, however, the show clapped back with a cynical response.
Either way, many fans of The Weeknd are hyped for his new show. He has acted before, but never on such a large scale. Consequently, many are interested in seeing how he will do. For the most part, it seems as though he is going to do a great job, as demonstrated by the teaser trailers that have been put out. Furthermore, the artist is going to be doing the soundtrack for the series. This is going to be a whole lot of fun, and fans are curious as to what direction he will go in.
The Weeknd Speaks On "The Idol"
In a recent interview with Interview, ironically enough, The Weeknd spoke about his influences in regard to the soundtrack. Overall, Abel is flexing his knowledge of artists like Pink Floyd and Prince. "I’ve been inspired by The Wall and Purple Rain and when Bowie was doing it," he explaine. "But even films like Shaft, the music is literally telling the story of the film. But I want to take it to the next level. I want to challenge myself and I feel like, as a musician, I’m the best I’ve ever been."
Based on these revelations, there is no doubt that The Weeknd has cooked up something truly special. Hopefully, the soundtrack and the show can live up to the hype. Let us know what you think of his recent comments, down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world.
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