The Weeknd is addressing that very awkward sex scene from episode two of The idol.
In the episode, 33-year-old entertainer Tedros blindfolds pop star Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp) and instructs her to perform various sexual acts.
While many viewers cringed at the scene, The Weeknd admitted that he wanted viewers to feel that way.
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“There’s nothing sexy about it,” The Weeknd shared with G.Q.. “When we use basic instinct for reference, we are using [filmmaker Paul] Verhoeven. Verhoeven is the king of the ’90s satirical thriller; Yes, there are ‘sexy’ moments in his movies, but there are other moments that are very cheesy and hilarious.”
He continued, “However, you feel uncomfortable watching that scene, you feel disgusting, or you feel embarrassed for the characters. It’s all those added emotions: This guy is way in over his head, this situation is one where he’s not supposed to be here.”
The Weeknd later argued that the scene added to Tedros’ rehearsed “calculated” vibes to control Jocelyn, adding, “he needs to do that, or he has nothing, it’s pathetic.”
“You look at it and this is a score – Jocelyn might be the highest score she’s ever had,” The Weeknd explained. “It’s so obvious. She’s giving herself too much, she walks into this house looking around like, ‘Damn, am I in way over my head? This may be the biggest job I’ve ever done.'”
Whatever you’re doing. Even the sex is so gluttonous, especially in episode 2. “Gluttony” is the only word that comes to mind. [to describe it]The Weeknd continued. He can’t believe he’s there. He comes off as a loser. Those moments are the humanity you find in a psychopath, the chink in his armor.”
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new episodes of The idol airs Sundays at 9 pm ET on HBO and Max.
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