While viewers of “The Idol” may have become accustomed to the scandalous nature of the HBO drama, De’Wine Joy Randolph teased that the series will change course in its remaining two episodes.
“From what you’ve seen so far, it’s going to be a complete turnaround,” Randolph told TheWrap. He said the discussion about the HBO drama’s nudity and profanity is “about to change” and “reveal something different.”
“Human [created] ‘Euphoria,'” Randolph said of “Idol” producer Sam Levinson. “Do you really think it will be superficial and obvious? No, there’s an affair—there’s a very, very large affair.”
As the relationship between rebounding pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and suspicious nightclub owner Tedros (Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye) continues to escalate, it’s safe to say she’ll be involved in whatever sinister plot lies ahead. Is. The development would confirm the suspicions of Jocelyn’s manager, Destini (Randolph), who had seen trouble coming from Tedros a mile away.
While Randolph notes that the upcoming episodes hint at Destiny’s background in the industry, she imagines that Jocelyn’s other manager, Chaim (Hank Azaria), brought her into the pop star’s team to bring some edge and freshness.
Randolph said, “She herself has been a part of this life in a very intimate way, even as an artist in some ways.” “This is someone who’s been there, done that, and now they’ve found their new way of how they want to still be a part of this world but in a new place.”
As Jocelyn struggles to rebuild her image after her previous tour was derailed due to a nervous breakdown – as well as grieving the loss of her late mother – when business and personal needs collide Destiny and Chaim are her first line of defense when it comes to the two. Acting as a chosen family, the Randolphs stated that Destiny plays many roles in Jocelyn’s life, sometimes acting as a mother, best friend, or aunt, depending on the circumstances.
Randolph said, “I’m there as a support system – I know when to talk to her about business and I know when she needs… love and TLC.” ,[Destiny] someone who loves and cares deeply [Jocelyn]…I wouldn’t say she feels sorry for him, but she is very sympathetic to him. It’s very tough – the situation he’s in – so I want to see him succeed.
Like any woman in the industry, Randolph imagines that Destiny too has experienced her own troubles with overzealous and skittish men, which leads her to immediately say “bulls-tee” when Jocelyn brings up Tedros.
Randolph said, “When it comes to this Tedros guy, she’s been there, done that — she kind of knows, yeah she probably dated one of these guys at some point in her life.” “The moment she sees him, [she knows] It’s bullshit… no disrespect meant to Abel and his character, but it’s like, ‘I know what this is. I know this man. I know what this type is.
Although her character knows that her gut feeling is correct that Tedros “is a problem”, Randolph said that “Destiny isn’t so concerned, because she knows what to do when the time comes.”
Instead, Randolph compared her character’s behavior with Jocelyn to that of a pre-pubescent teenager who takes a slap on the wrist as an opportunity to deepen her involvement with Tedros, prompting Destiny to reconcile the pair. is inspired to watch carefully, while Jocelyn believes she has it all. Free Galavant with a crew of new boyfriends.
Randolph said, “It’s kind of like parents saying, ‘You guys have a party, but you’re doing it at our house and we’ll be here’ — it’s supervised recreation.” “I will make you think that you are doing your job, and you are enjoying and you have complete freedom, but the moment something is really off, I am interfering and shutting it down.” Am.”
Between the pressure of taking Jocelyn’s comeback album to the top of the charts and the growing influence of Tedros and her friends, Randolph stresses Destiny’s careful balance to avoid pushing Jocelyn too far into Tedros’ plan – noting that that “Jocelyn needs to bend more” [into Tedros] It will expose to utter destruction.”
Randolph said, “It’s a really cool conversation that she’s mastered in rotating all these plates and letting everybody do their job, making sure everything is in the right place.” “She’ll never let anything get too crazy, as well as make people feel like they’re making their own decisions for themselves.”
“The Idol” airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and streams on Max.
