Lily-Rose Depp stars as aspiring pop star Jocelyn, with The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) as cult leader Tedros, and Suzanna Son as her friend Chloe. HBO’s controversial drama ‘The Idol‘ aired one season.
Main cast
- JocelynLily-Rose DeppMain
- TedrosAbel Tesfaye (The Weeknd)Main
- ChloeSuzanna SonMain
Supporting cast
- DestinyDa’Vine Joy RandolphSupp
- Nikki KatzJane AdamsSupp
- FinkelsteinHari NefSupp
- XanderTroye SivanSupp
- DyanneJennie Ruby Jane (BLACKPINK)Supp
- LeiaRachel SennottSupp
- Andrew FinkelsteinHari NefSupp
- BenjaminMoses SumneySupp
Guest & voice
- Mike DeanMike Dean (himself)Guest
- IzaakAnnie BermanGuest
- Jocelyn’s MotherMelanie LiburdGuest
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About this cast
The Idol is a drama series that aired on HBO in 2023. The show follows Jocelyn, a pop star navigating a toxic relationship with a self-help guru and cult leader after a nervous breakdown. The main cast includes Lily-Rose Depp, The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye), and Suzanna Son.
FAQs
Who plays Jocelyn in The Idol?
Lily-Rose Depp plays Jocelyn, the pop star protagonist, in The Idol.
Who plays Tedros in The Idol?
Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, plays Tedros, a nightclub owner and cult leader.
Who plays Chloe in The Idol?
Suzanna Son plays Chloe, Jocelyn’s supportive friend, in The Idol.
Who plays Nikki Katz in The Idol?
Jane Adams plays Nikki Katz, Jocelyn’s record label executive, in The Idol.
Who plays Destiny in The Idol?
Da’Vine Joy Randolph plays Destiny, Jocelyn’s manager, in The Idol.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026