Entertainment Is The Idol Set In The Euphoria Universe? After Confirmation Of Alexa Demie In The Idol, Shared Universe Rumors Sprung From HBOToday At 11:05

Alexa Demieinterpreter of Maddy Perezwill participate in The Idolas revealed by vulture. Both series were created by Sam Levinsonwhich led to speculation about a possible shared universe of productions.

According to the website, however, the participation of demie is restricted to a secondary character, with little influence on the plot of The Idol. The article does not mention whether she will reprise the role of maddy – one of the protagonists of euphoria.

In addition to Alexaseries has Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd), Lily-Rose Depp and other stars in the cast.

The Idol at Cannes

The Idol had the first two episodes shown at the Cannes Film Festival last Monday, the 22nd. Despite five minutes of applause from the audience, the series HBO received harsh criticism from specialized vehicles.

A Variety (via NME) stated that the series plays with “a sordid male fantasy” that “perpetuates the myth that pop stars are voiceless corporate puppets in the creation of their own image.” The publication further highlighted the “controversial nature” of the series, with “masturbation with ice cubes and revenge porn with fluids on Depp’s face”.

to the website The Hollywood Reporterthe episodes aimed at the transgression, but did not reach the goal.

“It’s always a little suspicious when shows promote themselves as edgy. What are they trying to prove? This effort to make The Idol seem controversial has come full circle. The show that was supposed to explore the nasty side of Hollywood and the music industry is over becoming what it tried to satirize,” he said.