The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink's Jennie Kim and more hit the red carpet in Cannes for the world premiere of 'The Idol.' Here are the 16 best photos.

Eve CrosbieMay 23, 2023, 17:14 IST

Director Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye at the premiere for The Idol during the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images

The first two episodes of HBO's "The Idol" were screened at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink's Jennie Kim, and more walked the red carpet.

On Monday, the Cannes Film Festival hosted the world premiere of HBO's latest original drama series, "The Idol."

Co-created by Sam Levinson, the man behind "Euphoria," along with Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye and Reza Fahim, the series — which became embroiled in controversy earlier this year after an explosive Rolling Stone report — revolves around an enigmatic LA club owner who secretly runs a cult akin to NXIVM and an aspiring female pop star.

While the two episodes that screened received a five-minute standing ovation, the first reviews and reactions have been much more divisive. Read about some of the reactions from critics here.

Viewers will be able to judge the series for themselves when "The Idol" debuts on HBO on Sunday, June 4 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

For now, here are the best photos from the premiere.

Director Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye posed together for photographers on the red carpet.

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, Lily-Rose Depp, and Sam Levinson at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images

Depp, 23, who is the only daughter of Johnny Depp, makes her television debut in the upcoming series.

Lily-Rose Depp at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

The "Idol" is also the first major role for Tesfaye, who is best known for his musical endeavors under the name The Weeknd. He previously cameoed in 2019's "Uncut Gems."

Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Lionel Hahn/Getty Images

The "Idol" is also the first major role for Tesfaye, who is best known for his musical endeavors under the name The Weeknd. He previously cameoed in 2019's "Uncut Gems."

In the series, Tesfaye plays Tedros, a nightclub owner, while Lily-Rose Depp plays a pop star named Jocelyn.

Lily-Rose Depp and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Blackpink's Jennie Kim also appears in the series. Details about her role in the show are not currently known.

Jennie Kim at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images

The K-pop star posed for photos alongside other supporting cast members who make up Jocelyn's inner circle: Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, and Troye Sivan.

Moses Sumney, Jennie Kim, Rachel Sennott, and Troye Sivan at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

The premiere attracted a bunch of A-listers, including rapper Travis Scott.

Travis Scott at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Mike Marsland/WireImage/Getty Images

Julia Fox walked the red carpet in an eye-catching dark lip and PVC-style dress.

Julia Fox at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images

Model Stella Maxwell also posed for the cameras on the red carpet.

Stella Maxwell at the premiere of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Doug Peters/PA Images via Getty Images

Levinson, Depp, and Tesfaye looked out at the sea of photographers who turned up to the highly-anticipated premiere.

Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye at the Cannes Film Festival.Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Before taking their seats in the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the cast and creators of the series posed at the top of the staircase.

The cast and crew of "The Idol" during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images

Depp slipped into a new dress for the after-party that followed the premiere.

Lily-Rose Depp at "The Idol" after-party during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Kristy Sparow/Getty Images

So did Sivan and Kim, who both opted for two-pieces for the post-screening party.

Troye Sivan and Jennie Kim at "The Idol" after-party during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Pierre Suu/WireImage/Getty Images

Levinson was joined by his wife Ashley Levinson. She serves as an executive producer on the series.

Ashley Levinson and Sam Levinson at "The Idol" after-party during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

Hank Azaria, best known for voicing several characters in "The Simpsons," also appears in the series. He was likewise joined by his wife at the after-party event.

Katie Wright and Hank Azaria at "The Idol" after party during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

Hari Nef, who has a supporting role in the series as a magazine interviewer, also made an appearance.

Hari Nef at "The Idol" after-party during the 76th Cannes Film Festival.Stephane Cardinale/Corbis via Getty Images

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The Weeknd, Lily-Rose Depp, Blackpink's Jennie Kim and more hit the red carpet in Cannes for the world premiere of 'The Idol.' Here are the 16 best photos.

Director Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp, and Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye posed together for photographers on the red carpet.

Depp, 23, who is the only daughter of Johnny Depp, makes her television debut in the upcoming series.

The "Idol" is also the first major role for Tesfaye, who is best known for his musical endeavors under the name The Weeknd. He previously cameoed in 2019's "Uncut Gems."

In the series, Tesfaye plays Tedros, a nightclub owner, while Lily-Rose Depp plays a pop star named Jocelyn.

Blackpink's Jennie Kim also appears in the series. Details about her role in the show are not currently known.

The K-pop star posed for photos alongside other supporting cast members who make up Jocelyn's inner circle: Moses Sumney, Rachel Sennott, and Troye Sivan.

The premiere attracted a bunch of A-listers, including rapper Travis Scott.

Julia Fox walked the red carpet in an eye-catching dark lip and PVC-style dress.

Model Stella Maxwell also posed for the cameras on the red carpet.

Levinson, Depp, and Tesfaye looked out at the sea of photographers who turned up to the highly-anticipated premiere.

Before taking their seats in the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the cast and creators of the series posed at the top of the staircase.

Depp slipped into a new dress for the after-party that followed the premiere.

So did Sivan and Kim, who both opted for two-pieces for the post-screening party.

Levinson was joined by his wife Ashley Levinson. She serves as an executive producer on the series.

Hank Azaria, best known for voicing several characters in "The Simpsons," also appears in the series. He was likewise joined by his wife at the after-party event.

Hari Nef, who has a supporting role in the series as a magazine interviewer, also made an appearance.