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Mixed reviews sparked debates, but the cast defended the show.Agencies..
The cast and director of the new HBO series "The Idol" faced criticism and rumors of onset turmoil at the Cannes Film Festival..
The show, which premiered at the festival, centers around a pop star played by Lily-Rose Depp, who navigates her way through the music industry while encountering a manipulative cult leader..
While Depp's performance was praised as "riveting," critics expressed discomfort with the overtly adult scenes and graphic content featured in the series...
Amidst rumors of onset turmoil and explicit adult content, Depp and other cast members dismissed the allegations, expressing their positive experiences working on the show..
