Sam Levinson, director of "The Idol," had a chuckle as he requested Lily-Rose Depp and Weeknd to film a distressing "non-consensual" scene for their highly controversial show.
Sources close to the production of the HBO drama series have revealed to Page Six that there was a planned scene involving non-consensual semen for last Sunday's episode, but it was edited out in time for its airing.
An anonymous source informed the outlet that filming a risqué scene was taking place at Abel Tesfaye's (also known as The Weeknd) Bel Air mansion, with both him and Lily-Rose being involved.
Director Sam had some off-cuff directions for them while playing their characters of Tedros (a duplicitous club entrepreneur) and Jocelyn (an up-and-coming pop star).
Reports from the source further revealed that Sam was behind the monitor during a scene between Abel and Lily-Rose, prompting them with lines such as "I own you."
It appears that both actors complied with Sam's direction, however many on set found it to be quite unsettling.
The outlet's investigation has confirmed that filming took place for what would have been an intense moment between Jocelyn and the club owner.
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The story arc was initially created to introduce the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy, however, it was removed due to alterations in the narrative. This sort of adjustment is typical in television production.
An anonymous source has spoken up to defend the 38-year-old director claiming that his dedication to consent was unwavering and that the production team was adamant about establishing a secure workspace.
The presence of an intimacy coordinator for certain scenes served as yet another assurance of safety.
In contrast, a statement provided by HBO's spokesperson represents quite a different stance: "This is purely fiction with imperfect characters - it's just a television show and does not reflect reality. Everyone was doing their job accordingly."
Since its premiere on June 4, "The Idol" has been under immense criticism for its sexually explicit scenes and storylines. Before even premiering, this show had already sparked controversy among viewers.
This past May, Rolling Stone released a story about the HBO series created by David Levinson and its graphic content. Several individuals who were part of the show's cast and crew came forward to opine on its nature, citing it as a "rape fantasy".
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