The Idol: Sam Levinson and the monetisation of controversy - Glasgow Guardian
A potentially progressive project has been undermined by the pursuit of vanity and greed.The creator of Euphoria, Sam Levinson, has taken over as director for The Idol, with results that seem to have already proven controversial, according to the Rolling Stone’s exclusive conversations with crew members. The show, starring Lily Rose Depp and The Weeknd, was initially being directed by Amy Seimetz before her untimely exit, after which Levinson took over and reportedly ordered a complete revamp of...