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Lily-Rose Depp Defends Controversial Sex Scenes In “The Idol”

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Lily-Rose Depp has defended the “provocative” nudity in HBO’s new series, The Idol. Speaking with Vogue Australia in an interview with singer and co-star Troye Sivan, she explained that she had no interest “in making something puritanical.” Depp says that we live in a “highly sexualized world” and wanted to explore that with The Idol.

“For me, whole character and the show and her arc was really a collaboration through and through. We know that we’re making something provocative and we are not shying away from that. That’s something I knew I was setting out to do from the beginning. I was never interested in making something puritanical. It’s okay if this show isn’t for everyone and that’s fine,” she told the outlet.

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Lily-Rose Depp Poses With The Weeknd At Cannes

Lily-Rose Depp et Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) le 23 mai 2023 à Cannes. (Photo by Laurent KOFFEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

Depp added that she “never felt more respected and more safe on a set, honestly. And I think the trust that we all built with each other, you [Sivan] and I, and [creator Sam Levinson] and I, and Abel [Tesfaye] and I, that can only make for a really safe-feeling set. So when it comes to the nudity and the risqué nature of the role, that to me was really intentional. That was really important to me and something that I was excited about doing. I think we live in a highly sexualized world. I think that’s an interesting thing to explore.”

In addition to critics focusing on the sexual content of the series, another aspect that has been the target of backlash is The Weeknd’s performance as Tedros. Responding to the hate, the singer’s been going back and forth with haters on Twitter who have been criticizing the show. In addition to acting in the series, The Weeknd also has a credit as a co-creator. The fifth and final episode of The Idol will be airing on July 2.

Read More: The Weeknd Keeps Responding To “The Idol” Hate On Twitter

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Lily Rose-Depp Says Nude Shoots On “The Idol” Were “Theraputic”

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The Idol has proven to be yet another immensely viral, and deeply controversial, show for HBO. The show follows recovering Jocelyn (Lily Rose-Depp) as she embarks on a torrid romance with self-help influencer and cult leader Tedros (The Weeknd). From the mind of Sam Levinson (creator of Euphoria), the show has refused to shy away from controversial material. Self-harm, revenge porn, drug use, masturbation, and sexual scenes of dubious consent all feature in the show’s first three episodes.

However, the boundary-pushing show has been problematic for many viewers. Critics have argued that the show, despite being from Jocelyn’s central viewpoint, is nothing more than a toxic male power fantasy. Furthermore, others simply take issue with the show’s poor acting and writing. Early viewing figures report that Episode 3 saw another decline, though not as sharp as the drop between Episodes 1 and 2. Despite this, it means that the show is still struggling to retain the viewers it did manage to keep hold of.

Lily Rose-Depp Loved Shooting “The Idol” Nude Scenes

Sam Levinson, Lily Rose-Depp, and The Weeknd promoting "The Idol" at Cannes
Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and Abel ‘The Weeknd’ Tesfaye le 23 mai 2023 à Cannes. (Photo by Laurent KOFFEL/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)

However, Rose-Depp embraced the nude demands of the role. “It’s all me. I love doing that kind of work,” the actress told The Sun. “I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. And I don’t think there’s anything wrong with enjoying that kind of work. I also think it really speaks to who the character is and who she wants to tell you that she is. She’s a performer through and through, even when she’s alone and just looking in the mirror. Every outfit and every interaction and every piece of nudity and all those things are very intentional and were really important to me.”

She continued. “Maybe this makes me, like, a little twisted. But I feel really good after doing scenes like that because there’s something that feels very therapeutic about it to me — and maybe that’s why I like doing this job. Maybe there’s something wrong with me but it feels very cathartic and I feel very drained of anything that I maybe needed to let go of. Obviously when you go that far emotionally, you have to find it within yourself, it has to come from some place real. Some place inside of you. Even if you’re performing a scene that is completely fictionalised, and you’ve never actually gone through any of that stuff, you have to find it within yourself. But I find that kind of work to be really healing, actually.”

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Netflix Jokingly Warns Fans About Nudity In “Obsession”

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Obsession is the latest thriller series from Netflix. Based on the 1991 novel Damage, the show stars Richard Armitage as a surgeon who begins an affair with his son’s fiancee. However, passion quickly turns into an obsession in a way that could threaten his career and life. The show also stars Charlie Murphy, Indira Varma, and Rish Shah. The novel had been previously adapted into 1992’s Damage. That film holds a 79% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and starred Jeremy Irons.

However, Netflix’s Obsession has not been well-received. It holds a 40% critics rating and a 23% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics have slammed clunky pacing, underwhelming acting, and a distinct lack of chemistry between the two romantic leads. As Jesse Thompson of The Independent put it, “It gives us an overload of shlock, foreboding string music and some depressing, grunty shagging.” Despite the cold reception, Netflix has been undeterred about finding unorthodox ways to advertise their new show. And that decision was all about putting the nudity front and centre.

Netflix Tweets Out Time Codes So Fans Can Skip Nudity

In a tweet made after Obsession‘s release, Netflix let fans know when to expect nudity in the erotic thriller. This was done under the guise of warning viewers in the event “you’ve made the (questionable) decision to watch Obsession with your parents.” As an erotic thriller, Obsession holds little back in its exploration of BDSM relationships. The show contains scenes of full-frontal nudity and other kink-related moments.

The tweet, which has been paired with the Netflix Twitter account changing its bio to “No pillows were harmed in the making of Obsession.” comes after several complaints were raised about the show. Some viewers felt that adequate warning was not given about the amount, and level, of nudity in the show. This comes in the wake of Quentin Tarantino giving his thoughts on the “sex in cinema” debate. Fans who still watch the show despite the poor reviews will be thankful they now know when to look away. But perhaps don’t turn on an erotic thriller if you’re not in the mood for some T, A, and P.

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