Full Press Conference I The Idol I Cannes 2023

[@BgcBad]

I waited until the entire season came out so I could watch each episode back to back. I have to say, I honestly enjoyed the ride. The writing May be off in some scenes, but this show is pure art. Every shot is beaufitul. Every sound choice was magical. It was much better than everyone says it is

[@xFreakyFresh]

I couldn't agree more!!

[@barryallen3555]

Good one

[@mkelly534]

What is so interesting is that despite all the controversy this cast is 100% proud of what they did. Maybe we are missing something.

[@iverbronx]

You are. That being an open mind and the realization that the depiction of “explicit sex” has been around for years. Levinson isn’t the first to have done this and won’t be the last.

[@Bene_Gesserit]

LOL. Do they have a choice? Imaging them saying.. Actually yeah we hated this whole experience and we cannot wait to get this sht done and over with. No. It's all done. They're already in hell, might as well keep going

[@BM-qz4rs]

Maybe people should just wait and judge for themselves later. Nowadays everyone is so easily manipulated by what the media says and just blindly believe anything they read instead of doing their own research. It’s sad to see how these big corporations control so many people

[@duretihailu4026]

@@iverbronx nobody is upset about explicit sex. It’s the commodification of sex, and especially the female body to create shock value instead of used as a real plot device or characaterization. Go read The Rolling Stones cover story on it that went viral in March and the one released yesterday. It’s gross

[@BumbleBee77777]

There is no we I never said anything about the show Am watching it then I’ll review

[@arontamas5639]

I love the tone of this conversation. Modest but emotional at the same time, they clearly are proud of this project.

[@deadeyes4626]

“Modest” *are you on drugs* the entire project was done..well 80% but then became an able scramble edit ego boost

[@RShadow12]

@@deadeyes4626”Able scramble ego boost.” Care to explain?

[@suemcclellan1004]

“ Surround yourself with wonderful people”. Is so true. Lily Rose Depp is a lovely young woman with so much promise. Looking forward to seeing her flourish…. Lovingly, Sue McClellan ❤

[@niahjoseph]

They shouldn't have canceled this honestly 🙄🙄🙄. People are so closed minded

[@cixwnry]

I agree! I read tons of review prior to actually watching The Idol and they were obviously bashing it and speaking of how “horrible” it was, so I was pleasantly shocked when I watched it and actually enjoyed it

[@fp.images]

This is the only press conference I didn't manage to find on Cannes Film Festival official KZbin channel. Thank you so much!

[@kazman_6899]

They're terrible at updating it. I wonder what else the person tasked with it is doing? If it's their sole function, they should be fired. If it isn't their sole function, how can the biggest film festival in the world not have a team instantaneously uploading content as it happens?

[@fp.images]

@@kazman_6899 I wanna tell you a secret. In Europe, even if we're talking about a giant company, there are always ridiculous problems like these. I'm an italian guy so I'm aware of what I'm saying...

[@kazman_6899]

@@fp.images year after year after year? They need to fire the company to whom they outsource their online operations. It's 2023, not 2003. Keeping their content up to date should be a basic requirement and expectation.

[@fp.images]

@@kazman_6899 I totally agree with you, this is what I hate about this awful mindset...

[@JesseBravo100]

When I was a kid, I was 10 years old - Sam Levinson

[@ddreamer0001]

Im honestly tired of the internet negativity. Everyone is watching those KZbinrs saying the show is trash and blah blah but do you guys realize they do this for the hype right? It gives them views, and thats why they do it. My point is: don't assume everything is trash based on short KZbin clips or what these KZbinrs are saying that it's the worst thing ever. See it for yourself and have your own opinion own it, instead of agreeing with everyone just because everyone hates it for some reason. Even if its really a bad show, its not the end of the world and at least you watched and got your OWN opinion on the matter, liking it or not. Sometimes people just follow the hate train on the internet. Whether its to hate a celebrity, a show, a music band or whatever. Always follow your own opinion on the matter, and don't hate it just because everyone seems to hate it.

[@vwoods21]

exactly. most people in this generation aren’t capable of forming their own opinion and deem everything “cancelled” when they dont care for it. everything is so negative online it literally makes me sick..

[@mariam_ah]

literally. like yes, some of the acting was questionable, maybe a little to intimate (in my opinion), but overall it wasn't that bad, and I feel like a lot of people are just hating, because that's what everyone else is saying

[@natpei7427]

I love the coolness of Lily-Rose when everyone reached out for their headphones when the french guy started asking his question...Being multilingual is the most iconic superpower I think

[@DietMountainDew_]

Her mom is French

[@jakecjones98]

I was surprised Abel had to use the headphones too. I thought he was fluent in French.

[@samuelblachon95130]

​@@jakecjones98he's

[@Bangchan-bv1sb]

Watch Jennie only scenes compilations getting more views than main cast😂😂

[@apeshot93]

So? 😂😂😂

[@Chadcat180]

I watch for jennie scenes only too although i love abel

[@Julia-ck8qw]

I didn't even know who she is before this show 💀💀

[@apeshot93]

@@Julia-ck8qw Cause you dont nothing about modeling thats why. she litterally the face of "CHANEL" the ambassador herself 🤡😂

[@apeshot93]

@@Julia-ck8qw Also her dad is the face of "DIOR" the ambassador Johnny depp 😁

[@brayanvillanueva7527]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="867">14:27</a> i like how he kinda understood what the interviewer asked him in french.

[@isolars]

I mean he’s from Canada, speaks some French and even sings it in a song off Trilogy.

[@thatguy1488]

@@isolars doesn’t change the fact of what he said 😂

[@hollaz2]

he went to a french immersion school when he was younger

[@Viihxotwod]

He's fluent in french.

[@BM-qz4rs]

This was actually a great press conference and made me really interested in watching the show!

[@filesimportant]

Jennie Ruby Jane Kim "the idol"

[@sangitabarik8548]

Missing my queen Jennie 😭

[@dhafaaa6823]

Well she’s not the main cast

[@Chadcat180]

Glad shes not main cast .shes too cute looking to say vulgar stuff

[@ladysnowie]

she cant speak eloquently and confidently. shes always got problems to form intelligent meaningful sentences. in that sense, rose is much better yg cant afford her looking dumb on that speaker panel all tongue tied heart racing eyes darting panic attacking lmao especially in front of lily and abel it’s humiliating

[@cece6652]

@@Chadcat180 well she’s a grown woman so if she wants to be saying and doing explicit things she has every right to

[@Chadcat180]

@@cece6652 she do have the right but she too cute

[@martinaceroni5721]

Those two give the darkest energy 😳

[@derrickdicaprio]

Now that the show's premiered, hearing them talk ssoooooooooooo eloquently about a porno is hilarious!

[@lizi.2503]

😂 and they didn't even promote an sexual assault hotline or resources for actual victims. Maybe because they want to normalize this behavior, make it the standard but this is a great opportunity to give community resources to victims as a PSA. But they didn't do that

[@rubyjeanne1667]

Hollywood is filled full of hypocrites. 100% full of people who say one thing to your face and do the opposite. No one really cares about objectifying women, they do it in this show but since it's "art" or what the fk ever, it's allowed. Play the whore, just don;t actually be one but then you get to be one when you play one. Don't do drugs, but play someone that does......

[@xFreakyFresh]

I'm so excited for it to come out!! And I think that all those people who are causing this "drama" (= cancel culture) are making this show (more) iconic because, as far as I know without having watched it, it is NOT supposed to be a fairytale and the characters are not supposed to be role models. It is about a PrObLeMaTiC world so of course that's what we're going to get to see. I feel like nowadays people have stopped separating films/art from the real world which I don't think is a good thing because it limits artists too much. Let's, at least, wait for the whole thing to come out, then you can form an opinion and express it (without starting hate campaigns btw). edit: at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2541">42:21</a> Jane Adams summed up what I was trying to say haha

[@kierad1794]

enjoy your mouth-breather “critique”

[@ps1de]

its literally a show about the vile and disgusting world of the music industry. Abel has been open about it in his albums too. I really think the first two episodes are supposedly over the top to keep the viewers retention and later episodes tones down and stick to a good plot.

[@xFreakyFresh]

@@ps1de yes I agree!

[@dextermoore278]

Ugh. All Lily Rose does is show her tits, in every other Scene. TOO much nudity, to many gross sx scenes, Lily is being demeaned and degraded throughout the first 2 Episodes. The Jocelyn Character is a crazy, insecure girl who chokes herself and cuts herself. THIS SERIES IS VERY DERANGED AND PERVERTED.

[@comfykeegs]

2 episodes in and it’s a pointlessly raunchy and vapid experience.

[@vwoods21]

the “cancel culture” needs to come into this show with an open mind. i HATE how people my age will come into something that theyre not familiar with or not prefer and deem it “cancelled” this show isnt supposed to be a fairytale it’s supposed to be real, dark, raw. its art. people in 2023 need to work on being more open minded. and this cancel culture bs needs to be put to an end. even though this show is not something i would normally watch im coming in with an open mind and seeing what these actors and directors made. they’re obviously proud of this so lets see what they see in it.

[@lubafedorenko2740]

Just watched two episodes it's fire, can't wait to see what's gona happen next. The cast is perfect

[@ween_n]

queen jennie is not there but still the main slayer even the comments talk about her💋i wonder how many people is jealous on the queen!!! queen jennie

[@selenasuau2613]

The idol not about Jennie.......the mean character is Lily rose......so don't compare bffs

[@christineelio8269]

LILY Rose seems to be humble like her dad She is beautiful.

[@Hiprockdiva1]

Beautiful

[@xotwod3254]

Beautiful

[@BumbleBee77777]

This is truly intellectual talent on its peak Genius Tesfaye I’ve been following your career since when you released Trilogy all the way to now the idol Can’t wait to watch it 🙌🏾 🇨🇦

[@conr2141]

🤣

[@lumpyspacepeebs2184]

Honestly Abel looks and sounds so stoned here 😭😭

[@StreetfighterU]

He’s probably jet lagged or tired from touring. Most celebs are.

[@lumpyspacepeebs2184]

@@StreetfighterU maybe, but knowing he is prone to get anxious I thought maybe he smoked to relax a bit, who knows tho

[@alexandramorano8006]

I really think abel didn’t like a lot this show. Because sams think is very owner of they. Idk

[@kyy.michele]

I feel like I might be the only one who thinks this but I’m interested to see this show. I’m a huge advocate for women and although the switch of the directors and the things I have read online is concerning I’m still a little hesitant to cancel the show or crap on it and euphoria bc of it’s provocativeness. In my opinion (this might be controversial) I’m sex positive and like the way sex is introduced in shows like game of thrones, black mirror, euphoria, etc. these shows are all controversial with lots of sex but I like how raw it is. Porn is already all over the internet. Twitter, google, Instagram, Snapchat, even tik tok. So idk if I’m just desensitized but I don’t care about graphic stuff in shows. It just makes the shows more realistic to me. Life is graphic, the United States is largely pornographic, look around. I would be a hypocrite if I said I liked songs like WAP or On The Way, but hate shows with graphic content. I also feel like the billions of people who consume porn daily are hypocrites. Might as well say classic paintings are too graphic as well (which I’m sure they did during their time as well). Do I like that a man directed this? No not really. But how do I know what goes on behind scenes. What if lily is being honest and plays a large role in how her character is played and Sam is not really to blame. What if all this hate is misguided bc we haven’t even seen the show and we don’t know the truth. If the acting sucks that’s one thing, if the main actresses/actors said they were uncomfortable that’d be another, if they didn’t have intimacy coordinators I’d also be concerned but they do. I just feel like everyone wants to bash something just to feel different and have a different opinion. Maybe Sam is this horrible person, lots of horrible people make great art. I just think he’s trying to prove how explicit the modern times are first hand. If this show is centered around the sexual violence in the pop industry, then guess what? There’s going to be sexual violence. Also, look at any porn site and the most trending videos… guess what it is? Hardcore, cnc, etc. it’s all violent and I think Sam is trying to shove it in our faces, make us hate it just so we realize how sexually violent we are as people. No better way to see it than head on. I get why people are upset, this is a very sensitive topic, sensitive to me even but I think it’s an important conversation to have. Make people uncomfortable, make people face their skeletons they keep locked in the closet. Sorry for ranting but I feel like I haven’t seen anyone say this and I want to give another perspective before we jump to conclusions.

[@victorstone1801]

This is highkey the best take I’ve seen on this whole ordeal

[@grustnayacyka]

You’re so right, well said 👏🏻

[@kazman_6899]

Why would you be the only one? It looks like The Neon Demon, or something Refn.

[@dextermoore278]

UGH. YOU SOUND LIKE A TYPICAL ZOOMER WHO THRIVES ON WEIRD SEX, PORN, DEGRADING WOMEN, EXPLOITING WOMEN AND MEN BEING MISOGYNISTIC.

[@luckycloverinthelawn]

I get what you're saying, but at least for me, the difference is that the show is written from a man's perspective, and no matter how Sam pushes it, I always come back to: but Sam's not a woman, so how could he truly know a womans' experiences? I think it is realistic to show sex openly and so raw, but I think the over sexualisation, especially for a kind of younger audience, isn't exactly sending a good message. I know what you're saying about the agency that Lily probably had in the show, which is great, if that were true, which I guess we don't know. But to me that doesn't discredit the way Sam so often portrays women in his shows, like 99% of the time. I also don't think it's a good excuse to say that it's happening around us (sexual violence for instance), so that means its fine. There's bad stuff that happens around us, and I believe through art we should be changing these narratives, not feeding into them for shock value. I know seeing it as a woman, it makes me feel weird that he writes female characters that maybe seem developed, but I see many of his female-written characters as pretty one dimensional honestly. I find it hard to see how showing sexual violence is going to be in any way helpful? I think we already know too well that sexual violence exists; it's so harmful! Sam is glorifying it, he's not trying to. make us "realise" anything in my opinion. I agree, make people uncomfortable, but tell these hard truths, and explain in the art why it's harmful. Yes, make people see their skeletons by holding them accountable, not for show.

[@simon8457]

cant wait to see the show

[@carolynmarion5480]

I’m looking forward to watching The Idol & of course following the exquisite Miss Lilly Rose Depps career Bravo @FestivalDeCannes

[@lolal1ola]

Abel says a lot with just a few words.

[@patriziaabanto]

Lily Rose est CHARISMATIQUE, BRILLANTE, DIVINE, INTELLIGENTE, DOUCE et HUMBLE comme son père, notre Roi 👑 ADORÉ ❤

[@isabelgrau288]

Lily Rose is so sweet and intelligent woman

[@fp.images]

I literally fell in love!

[@BCreate2Dea]

But received a cheap role.

[@goddess2859]

Here to say they chose two main characters that have Scorpio moons, lily and Abel and they brought that energy to this show and it was amazing!!!!

[@stinabo77]

Why didn't they let Lily speak more french😢? I love when she speaks in french.

[@virginieclarke3778]

I believe it was kind of respecting the other actors who might find difficult to understand the language. But I agree with you (being French myself) you are making a valid point. Moreover Cannes Festival is taking place in France.

[@cece6652]

Oh I didn’t know you watched the whole show already

[@laxylu69]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="670">11:10</a> the smile and laugh abel is such a good person to be around💗

[@carloshernandez4638]

That's what I thought untill I seen this laughing at my life

[@virginieclarke3778]

I hardly trust movies critics & rather like making my own jugement. It applies the same with books. That film is on my list. Release is on June the 4th in the uk 🇬🇧.

[@carlacastillo3110]

Lily rose was amazing, for defending her father, well done lily.

[@girlieinlondon]

Where has lilly defended her father in the interview?

[@cece6652]

I don’t understand why people here are so damn concerned about the explicit stuff. It was consensual otherwise a whole different thing would’ve happened and they’re ACTING. This is about the dark side of Hollywood too like why are y’all reaching so much

[@dextermoore278]

Lol. You just THINK EVERYTHING IS CONSENSUAL. LILY SAID SHE HAD TO HIDE FROM THE WEEKEND BECAUSE HE WAS SCARY ON THE SET. THE DUDE STAYED IN CHARACTER AND TERRORIZED LILY. HE'S FUKKING DISGUSTING. POOR LILY. SHE DESERVES SO MUCH BETTER.

[@BlondeMafia89]

I agree 100%!!

[@knuffelmaus7175]

I think they are more concerned about the poor skript, poor acting and that many of the s*x scenes don't seem to add anything to the story.

[@jessalynsimone]

I think what people are concerned about is the way that people depict the vulnerability of a woman in Hollywood. I’ve seen a bunch of other movies and shows that have showed it better. If people like super raunchy sexual shows, then go ahead and watch them, but I personally could not watch or finish the show because it was extremely triggering and it brought back dark feelings. I’m all for a super sexual crazy dark shit if it makes sense lol.

[@carlacastillo3110]

There is no doubt that lily rose is as beautiful as her parents.

[@okeykid780okea9]

This is the most I heard him speak

[@Dgyhjigtjm]

The movie will be commercially sucessful!!! All the blackpink fans will be watching.

[@빌리홍]

제니 분량이 적어, 쇼츠로 시청할거같음

[@Chadcat180]

I'll watch jennie scenes and sleep through others

[@anon2199]

abel is so charming

[@goldrush18x]

where’s the charm?

[@selenasuau2613]

@@goldrush18x how r u beliebers.....shut up.......he is Abel mekkinen Tesfaye ok.......if u understand what the meaning of charm.....

[@goldrush18x]

@@selenasuau2613 I’m not a belieber 💀

[@mrsmaryt4789]

Love love this show.

[@jupiter3635]

Je n'arrive toujours pas à le trouver sur la chaîne officielle du festival de Cannes. J'espère qu'ils vont le mettre bientôt en ligne, parce que là il manque la traduction.

[@dunestj5268]

Une partie de la conférence traduite en français est disponible sur la plateforme France TV dans "Cannes Festival" émission du 24/05/2023.

[@jupiter3635]

@@dunestj5268 Oui je sais. Merci quand même pour l'info.

[@Hp1.1]

The idol is fascinatingly my dirty guilty television pleasure it’s a addictive show and don’t listen to all the hate there has been more explicit trash on tv this is not one of them ….

[@kamoheloiannk617]

The show was not as bad as people wanted it to be , but daaammmnnnn it still had so much more potential 💔. In a dream world the original series idea would be my season 1, we get a feel for Jocelyn, her brand, her team and her relationship with her mom... And then at the end of the first season her mom dies and they cancel her tour and Sam takes over season 2, she meets Tedros and changes into this dark sexual direction for the new album but flesh out how Joce doesnt mind the evil manipulation because it will always be for her

[@yggdrazzil6425]

"Quand on est célèbre, personne ne vous dit la vérité" ça pourrait être un bon résumé 🤣

[@lautarorobin2468]

"the biggest show of the summer" went really , really bad, dear Sam Levinson.

[@lizi.2503]

Summer just started and it's over.

[@sofreshXL]

i personally don't agree with the negative critics...people needs to chill and take drama as they are.

[@Siugtumeny]

With all the bad reviews and backlash the show is getting I'm sure it's going to be more popular than Euphoria

[@kassiejohnson549]

Love this so much!!!! I cannot wait for more and see more from Sam in the future!! I hope they're already doing the Idol 2 and twisting Euphoria 3 all around it. That'd be SO next level, something we haven't seen yet even though White Lotos intertwines their series as well which is SO good!!

[@happycamper1236]

I think lily Rose Depp is so beautiful. She is honest and forthcoming with her thoughts like her dad. If you watch her she makes eye contact and genuinely listens to others speak. I don’t see that she think she is privileged or above others at all. Smart and beautiful young woman

[@TripleR6000]

this the first time i seen the weekend speak

[@barbaraandrade5115]

People trying to cancel everyone and outraged that these women agreed to act in the idol see everything in a different light at the end of the series. I am hopeful and confident that these women and especially Lily (who was given so much freedom to choose how Jocelyn would look, dress and act) are speaking the truth and that the series will conclude in a light necessary to address the issues facing a pop star. faces in industry and society.

[@lannnis]

Sam said a whole load of nothing. The cast deserved better.

[@giselxo2438]

Abel has such a calming energy ✨

[@dextermoore278]

Ugh 🤢 HE IS GROSS.

[@fyluvibe5983]

@@dextermoore278how?

[@Itsjust_Rikkiii]

When you take out the whole show and just look at it like actors playing a role and reading a script they did exactly what was written lol it makes sense why they would be proud

[@filesimportant]

Jennie kim

[@melodiesmith6425]

After watching this press conference, my theory is Sam and Abel (and maybe fellow series creator Reza Fahim) had some good ideas but just don't have the maturity or real-world experience yet to translate those ideas into good television. The Idol's only good parts clearly are from the original version, before Amy Seimetz was ditched and the men "retooled" the show. Maybe Abel wanted to make it darker and more twisted to reflect his experiences in the music industry. But the show is shallow and messy, and so far it has really harmful messages about abuse and trauma. Lily-Rose Depp is fearless, though, and Hank Azaria and Da'Vine Joy Randolph are my favorites in the supporting cast. Condolences to Hank on losing his mom.

[@gonzalogallego9265]

What harmful messages does it have?

[@jessalynsimone]

As a woman who was able to see the character Jocelyn and get triggered massively, because I’ve been in situations similarly where my vulnerability was taken advantage of as a woman, I really cannot watch the show. I’ve seen other shows and other movies that portrayed it a lot better personally lol. Maybe I’m just not a fan of Sam Levinson depictions of situations, but I am OK with that. Lol

[@lizi.2503]

​@@gonzalogallego9265zap someone's neck into submission, BDSM sex as motivation, I DONT KNOOOWWWW! (Sarcasm)

[@vypervfx7519]

weekdn has been on the streets of toronto homeless he is much more darker than we could even imagine honestly idk what he must have gone through when he wrote the trilogy its sad but hes matured a lot so its good to see that

[@Viihxotwod]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="255">4:15</a> OMG. THAT EYE BLINK~~

[@kctaylero]

i love all of them but abel is so creepy looking when he isn’t the one answering the question😂😂

[@alyssalovestheweeknd]

he's not creepy he just very very quiet and intense but on the inside he's a sweet heart honstley

[@kctaylero]

@@alyssalovestheweeknd oh i 100% agree i love him i’m just joking around about how intense his state is it’s a bit creepy looking lol but 100% a sweetheart

[@dextermoore278]

ABEL IS WEIRD AND CREEPY AF 😂😂😂

[@Blueberryintheocean]

⁠@@alyssalovestheweeknd you don’t know that man 💀

[@janetfalconer2341]

@@Blueberryintheocean And do you?

[@abushanub]

i feel like im the only person who deeply enjoyed the idol i do think some scenes where too long and the storyline had way more too it but it was a good ending and overall pretty wholesome and gritty

[@lunasumire2825]

I enjoyed watching the short series, it felt complete i.m.o. Is this getting a bluray release?

[@catherinesalacuse3284]

I cannot wait to see the series…thank you.. we need so much to prove that we need to be peace gender. Our differences are so much beyond genders. When I came to live in NY, (1988-89) I was 40, came from a culture & generation that only French can perceive. When I saw the turning point that « to be sexy » was taking here, and already understanding the American business making with anything & everything. I sensed the danger of the sex Industry Machine developing at its fullest. Thirty years later, I can read my own mind & vision. Such a pleasure to listen to your whole team at the Festival de Cannes 2023. The role of Cinema is so important today. Instead of following trends, to please the public, using psychology, sensitivity, and political circumstances, hopefully can participate to try to make a better world & better human beings 🇫🇷🇺🇸 BRAVO

[@NKim-gj9vk]

I wish he had studied a great Character actor like the guy who played Clause Michaelson on the Originals. He played a such a good fragile ego, unlikeable but still charismatic guy. He is what The Weekend was going for but missed terribly.

[@kittymarch4203]

they be inviting anyone

[@lizi.2503]

"But yes to answer your question, 😅 some of me is in Jocelyn"

[@luckycloverinthelawn]

This just made me hate sam levinson so much more, the way he talks about the heavy sexualisation of girls in his work is so funny (<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1195">19:55</a> question!) because its so obvious he's choosing his words carefully, because he's hiding under this superficial guise of caring about everything about a woman besides her sexuality, but it's shown in both of his shows that almost every female character is so overly sexualised to a strange point. Whenever he attempts to make a female character that actually has any depth, I think he fails. They always feel inauthentic. Take Sydney Sweeney wanting less nude scenes in euphoria; obviously she was uncomfortable with it. Maybe Lily is fine with it and that's ok, that's her decision, but I honestly think her, abel, and possibly the rest of the cast are blindsided by his vision. If I had a say in the writing room, I would ask to write in more emotional depth, and less over sexualisation. Also sorry but the fact Sam loves Tarantino is kinda funny, Tarantino often talked about very young girls sexually. I have so much more to say on this, but i honestly don't want to waste my energy.

[@Nikkeishajk]

you guys are goofy. Leave sam alone

[@jessalynsimone]

I think this is a very good take it’s not goofy!!

[@luckycloverinthelawn]

@@jessalynsimone thanks lucid, I'd like that say so gahaha

[@chetnaverma3627]

Why isn't Jennie here

[@leslyotero9262]

She was probably was busy considering her heavy schedule

[@PINAYME88]

@@leslyotero9262 nah I think this was the same day as the Photocall . They’re wearing same outfits

[@betoachumi8181]

​@@PINAYME88yeah

[@apeshot93]

Ahmm cause she wasn't main cast? 😂

[@rinadhara2495]

@@apeshot93 so what ? Many of them are also side characters but they are also there, so why not her?

[@rioverde1597]

The Weeknd talking about this sh@$/ like it is a masterpiece

[@Emy-fv5ny]

With every new episode my liking for him is going 📉📉

[@Blancobytheway]

@@Emy-fv5nyI mean to be fair Tedros is supposed to be completely unlikable as a character

[@Emy-fv5ny]

@@Blancobytheway It's a stupid, everything was stupid and had no sense...

[@MrTeeMiti]

Great. He still has actual fans that appreciate him as a person amend his music and not emotional people like yourself that can’t understand that he’s playing a character🙏🏾

[@DiffensiveE]

I love that Abel tries to be controversial and challenges the audience, but he needs to understand his music nor this show have good messages for the youth

[@wolfymo]

His music was never meant for the youth. The parental advisory label exists for a reason. This show was never meant for the youth, that's why it's only gonna be shown on HBO.

[@Musiover00]

@@wolfymo then why is he embracing a lil white child Fan that went famous for “crying” because he cancelled his show it’s meant for anyone that can fill his pockets. But why have child fans and do something like this

[@askeladd6115]

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[@thebottomoftheinternet8996]

@@Musiover00isn’t this more of a parental issue? If they can't keep their kids from consuming this kind of content, isn’t it their fault? Not the person who made the content? If I buy a truck from a dealership and then ram through a crowd, do you hold the dealership responsible?

[@AA-qb7ni]

He and Sam are creepy with the way they overly sexualised Lily-Rose's character. Some of the scenes I've read sound messed up. The whole show sounds like a mess.

[@rashydahjohnson4992]

I like how Abel explained that he is different from his character tedros and that he is some like joselyn 's character..

[@Emy-fv5ny]

Why is this at Cannes? This is not a movie. Does Cannes do this with tv shows every year? Maybe they cried from shame because The show is terrible, just plain bad. Sam Levison talking like he's some common guy who has a dream of going to Cannes, like we don't know who his father is 😏

[@Musiover00]

Why do I feel like Abel is just scared to talk

[@thorleif307]

Maybe hes just anxious considering this is the first time he publicly talks since he doesnt do interviews for his music

[@DiffensiveE]

@@thorleif307he also seems high with how low his eyes are, I know he’s sober but still

[@Musiover00]

@@thorleif307 nah bro he must vampire diary compell the “chicks” he cries about in his songs to love him or it’s his money that gets them lol

[@Musiover00]

@@DiffensiveE he’s been trying to lose weight so he’s been using he said it in his song more coke with Mike dean shameful asf

[@AA-qb7ni]

Cos he knows the show has got bad reviews lol

[@brayanvillanueva7527]

THE INTERVIEWER IS REFERRING TO THAT ROLLING STONE ARTICLE in <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1196">19:56</a>

[@jadedspades]

Watching these folks try to turn this turd into something “creative“ and special is more entertaining than the actual show. The show is gross btw. Applause for the actors acting during this joke of a press conference.

[@kt4044]

yup actors acting like this show isn't utter garbage, and the cannes audience acting playing along with that forced standing ovation. american theatre is a joke

[@yukilui236]

Where’s Jennie😭😭😭😭😭

[@thomaschasac4555]

No one cares she has 3 lines in the show.

[@ojarauza1197]

Im here cause jennie . But jennie not here. And im gooooooo😅😅

[@apeshot93]

good 😂😂😂

[@selenasuau2613]

I think the movie focus of Lily rose not Jennie

[@ojarauza1197]

@@selenasuau2613 yupps i know that !! But , i watch the idol cause jennie . And IM waiting for debut aktris Jennie 😍

[@dextermoore278]

​@@ojarauza1197DUDE NO ONE WHO IS OVER 30 KNOWS WHO THE FUKKK JENNIE IS!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@neutralfog]

I loved the series. It was unpredictable and each character is unique. Also, very well shot.

[@stephtonneson]

To be honest, I find this show incredibly spot-on. I think they NAILED the way an emotionally abusive, manipulative man sinks his claws into someone’s head. They nailed the love-bombing, but made his descent into overt cruelty (outside the bedroom) more gradual, which made her brainwashing believable. They nailed how someone like her - extremely lonely, vulnerable, beautiful, and misunderstood by most everyone around her - would fall prey to his tactics, despite how outlandish and off putting they seem to the average person. She has everything and nothing at the same time, which puts her the exact state of numbness and recklessness that would allow her to be intrigued and seduced by this sexual, obsessive, repulsive, and ambiguously sinister man. Idk, it makes perfect sense to me 😅 I sadly found it relatable and thought it was super well-executed. I’m not sure if that means everyone freaking out about it has not been through something similar, or if I’m not seeing it the same way. But yes while for sure has some (seemingly purposefully) cartoonish / campy moments, in many ways it really hit home for me

[@arielmartin717]

Great take! I feel the same way about it, idk why people complain over the things that actually make the show nail the rapey-abusive-toxic vibe, it's kinda like they just hate on it for the sake of hating.

[@jessalynsimone]

@@arielmartin717I will say that I’ve seen better though. That is my opinion, but I am all for the super dark stuff and I have been through similar situation is that the character Jocelyn has been through, in my opinion not only is that the acting, but the way they just carried out the abuse of a woman it’s just something that I’m so tired of seeing and I could not finish watching the show because it was really triggering, but that’s just me I guess. I have seen other movies and shows however, that depicted it a lot better and did not upset me. I know me being upset does not matter one bit but I know I’m not the only one who feels this way lol. In my opinion, if we are going to write shows, and movies about the abuse of a woman ( even though it’s about a woman in Hollywood believe it or not this happens to women everywhere) I think other females should be writing the story and not men who have no idea what that’s like and probably get excited thinking about it

[@arielmartin717]

@@jessalynsimone I agree with you, there's probably better representations of that type of relationships, a lot more actually. At the end of the day this show is not that bad! Thats why i dont understand the hatred that people have for it, i mean... Abel might not be a good actor but it doesnt really matter as long as the project have way more good things than just the acting, and so it does

[@jessalynsimone]

@@arielmartin717 yes I agree. I heard that the show is going to have a good ending so I’m happy to hear that possibly the main character is going to get some kind of happiness. And for people like me who get triggered by this type of stuff it’s best for me to just not watch it!! The women in the show are great, and it seems like they have a lot of integrity behind what they are trying to act as, there’s just something about the particular men that decided to participate in it that has caused such a stir in conversation from my pov. But that’s Hollywood I guess ha ha

[@BCreate2Dea]

Honestly i like Destiny and her buddy. Admitting that this series become interesting cuz nudities. Sorry, 😅

[@doremirse9950]

"biggest show of the summer" aged terribly

[@seancorrigan7448]

The Weeknd. What an idol!!

[@agidengvlog3336]

Where's jennierubyjane

[@llia.111]

Honestly Abel's response "just wanted to piss some people off" was not it. Like be bff, you're a grown ass man just admit that y'all wanted to film a p0rn show and that's it. Why are you trying to save your ass? What are you embarrassed now?

[@dextermoore278]

YES!!!!! EXACTLY. Abel just wanted to make a Porn Movie in his Bel Air Mansion. They use his Mansion in the Movie. It's where Jocelyn lives. He makes the Jocelyn character do all these degrading sx acts and he is just ugly, gross and nasty. It's truly a horrible Series. It's sad because I really like Lily and I think she is talented. Johnny Depp is amazing. I hope he never sees his daughter in this Series. It's embarrassing.

[@vivalasexy]

It's pretty engaging tbf, not sure I've seen anything like it. It's flawed and far from the best thing I've seen but it's interesting and I'm looking forward to each episode

[@lizi.2503]

​@@dextermoore278I thought the same thing I hope he NEVER EVER sees this.

[@dcullen5595]

I think everyone is missing the point of this show they are trying to tell you what is happening to these young artist and for some for years yes it's RAW and dark and seedy no one cares what might be happening to these pop stars as long as they are putting out hits I know the next response will be well that's the life they choose yes they did BUT no one would ever want to be in the clutches of someone like the Weeknd character and it probably happens more than you think they record exes don't care as depicted in the show they know it's going on but it's ok she making music I applaud Abel for making this series it took courage ! and when he refenced I hope it pisses some people off he meant the record labels he has exposing Hollywood for years in his songs the show is cringe and disturbing but it's real and he trying to tell you what is happening thank you Abel ❤️

[@조서현-m6k]

Omg Jane adams❤

[@happyweekend2343]

God hearing about the show being developed Sam's erotic fantasy and degrade women is sad. Can't believe Abel is legit agreeing with it.

[@crystajewelz1069]

Um he sings about that allot all the time

[@dextermoore278]

Sam is a PREDATOR WHO HAS NO RESPECT FOR WOMEN. LILY WAS TOTALLY USED AND ABUSED IN THIS SERIES.

[@luckycloverinthelawn]

dude yes! I feel like all these comments aren't saying anything about it.

[@rioverde1597]

But now they say it wasn’t meant to be sexy lol😅

[@Emy-fv5ny]

​@@dextermoore278 After watching it, I think you're right. These ppl must be desperate for attention for jumping into this.

[@blanchemurphy3219]

I loved the Idol! I thought it was great. xxx

[@thebottomoftheinternet8996]

Y’all crying about this show know you don’t have to watch it right?

[@luckycloverinthelawn]

some people enjoy critiquing shows, I mean I like a bad show just to think about how it could have been better dude

[@sadiemay4085]

I just want to say I think this show is amazing!

[@Emy-fv5ny]

You're delusional 😂

[@Emy-fv5ny]

@@sadiemay4085 Nah, you are delusional...

[@astro_dab]

Я, честно, не знаю, чего ожидали люди в этом сериале, но мне он как раз своей (мягко говоря) резкостью и жесткостью, гиперболизированностью понравился. Но смотреть его take everything seriously точно не стоит. Но я вообще люблю наблюдать за психами, поэтому если вы такой же - вам тоже будет интересно 😅

[@gizemgoksuscofield2606]

lily❤

[@selenasuau2613]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🗝️

[@moai1086]

Turns out the show was cringe and disgusting ☠️

[@Emy-fv5ny]

Yes, the first episode was awful and it gets worse with each episode. I wonder what the hell these ppl were thinking?

[@oheldenring6937]

Wow a lot of cognitive dissonance going on in these comments.

[@ggbellz]

same w the interview tho 🪞

[@Amysophia1997]

Bring the show back

[@penumatshanivritti8b807]

Omg abel winked 2 times at the start of this interview lol 😳

[@mildtotemperate]

wooow

[@knuffelmaus7175]

I really feel bad for them as the show is not well received at all...for a reason. But still sorry for them.

[@Emy-fv5ny]

The show is bad and cringy in some many levels.

[@karmaklutz]

I didnt know the narrator from SpongeBob was there?

[@goated3285]

If we wanted to watch a weird ass porno we would but most of us don’t pay subscription to watch it on HBO. Euphoria is bad enough now this weird shit. Some of that Hollywood behavior behind the scenes needs to stay there. No wonder these directors get a accused of sexual assault & misconduct. Look at the messages they put into these shows & movies . Even TP with his cult show on BET. It’s one thing to be open minded in life but most of the shit he writes about is down right weird, uncomfortable & CREEPY.

[@Emy-fv5ny]

Yes, it's bad and cringy.

[@vwoods21]

if you dont like it then dont watch it. its as simple as that. the show 1st off isn’t completely out yet, and 2nd off its not supposed to be a fairytale show where everyone gets along and everythings happy. its a dark, moody, raw, and twisted show. its art. they didn’t wake up and decide they wanted to make a porno, theres definitely a deeper meaning to all of it. just take it for what it is and be a little more open minded to something different

[@Emy-fv5ny]

@@vwoods21 Art?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@felipesantiagolucas]

You paid subscription to watch it??? That's the main problem. This series is not for people who pay subscription, it is for the ones who know what THE PIRATE BAY and TORRENT is.

[@pimpinelaaa]

this didn't aged well

[@jeffreyrivera9459]

Is tedros to lily the way Abel feels that, The Weeknd is to Abel himself?!

[@quos3683]

Start at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1516">25:16</a> before that it's just superficial talk, the interview was interesting. <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="2181">36:21</a> I disagree I don't care what you all think, the best show of the summer will be the return of Futurama.

[@lizi.2503]

Yeaaaah Futurama!

[@karlapaneque1995]

Es 2024 y todavía estoy perdida en Abel