When a certain celebrity or director creates a TV show or a movie, they expect to receive positive comments from the public regarding the storyline and the way actors act in it. However, The Weeknd thinks differently as he noted that he was expecting public backlash about his series.
The "Blinding Lights" hitmaker recently spoke with Variety to discuss his ongoing TV show titled "The Idol" which was co-created by Reza Fahim and Sam Levinson.
He told the outlet that the negative comments circulating online were "very much expected."
Explaining the reason why, the singer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, said, "We're playing with genres with this show, we're doing exactly what we wanted to do." (via Page Six)
The musician further added that "none of this is a surprise" and he's excited for the public to watch the rest of the season.
The Weeknd Wants People to See Fame in a Different Perspective
Elsewhere in the conversation, the "Save Your Tears" hitmaker opened up about his goals for the series, saying he wanted the public to see the other side of fame.
He noted that the show is "almost educational" and it shows the dark side of being a famous public figure.
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In addition, he noted that those who are in the limelight, like Lily-Rose Depp's character on the show named Joceclyn, are being surrounded by people whose intentions are unclear even if they seem genuine.
Not the First Time The Weeknd Reacts to Negative Comments
The singer had addressed some of the negative remarks about his show in a previous interview with GQ, saying he's "loving it."
The main reason why he's thrilled with the responses is because he felt that the show has "definitely shaken up the culture."
He added that when they were conceptualizing the entire series, his team knew they were making something dark and controversial, but at the same time, it's true.
Speaking about his character Tedros in the same interview, the musician said the lead role's real identity would be released week by week as many fans are still curious about Tedros' real intentions towards Jocelyn.
The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp's series, "The Idol," comes out every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET.
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