The Weeknd Admits He Wanted To ‘P--s Some People Off’ With New Series ‘The Idol’ - EXTENDED #TheIdol #Cannes2023 #TheWeeknd The Weeknd opened up about his new drama series “The Idol” at Cannes Film Festival alongside his co-star Lily-Rose Depp and director Sam Levinson, where the Canadian star revealed he wanted to “make some people laugh” and “p**s some people off” with their new HBO show.