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These examples often create such a long string of connecting projects that require viewing of each film or series in the order of their release, most likely to encourage streaming numbers or theater attendance. So, do we need a Sam Levinson cinematic universe? Most likely not.įurther strangeness with the idea of the SLCU is the audience's affiliations with on-screen universes to be more aligned with blockbusters and superhero films, such as those of Marvel and DC. But, really, what would be the point? The shows are wildly different story-wise, yet share the same flaws that do not sit right with viewers, such as the exploitation of women and girls and following through with the same stereotypes and themes that the stories claim to be critiquing.

This would mean that the characters like Jules Vaughn ( Hunter Schafer) and Cassie Howard ( Sydney Sweeney) attend the infamous Euphoria High School not too far from the mansion where Jocelyn's team strategizes and her dancers rehearse. There are more episodes of The Idol coming, so there may be more cameos or Euphoria references to come.ĭespite The Idol and Euphoria having similar creators and distributors, Sam Levinson making a point to say that the two shows exist within the same universe was an interesting move to make at Cannes. However, without any confirmation, there is no way to tell yet. While it has not been officially confirmed if Demie is playing her Euphoria character, the presence of Maddy would make sense due to the Zendaya-led series also taking place in Los Angeles. They all laugh together and do shots in the dimly lit West Hollywood bar. Nevertheless, Demie is seen greeting the group and hugging Dyanne (played by Ruby Jane), indicating that they are all friendly with each other already. Calling her appearance a cameo is a huge understatement, as her scenes as so quick that if you blink, you'll miss it.

In the moments leading up to Jocelyn and Tedros meeting for the first time, the pop star and her team ( Rachel Sennott, Troye Sivan, Jennie Ruby Jane) arrive at his club and meet up with a character played by none other than Euphoria's Alexa Demie. The Idol follows pop singer Jocelyn ( Lily-Rose Depp) during her struggles in her career and personal life following the recent death of her mother, and eventually finding herself drawn to ominous, creepy club owner Tedros ( Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd). Was Demie simply making an appearance as a seasoned A24 veteran, as she also appears in Mid-90s and Waves, or is really being utilized as the connection between the two shows? If the latter is true, then why? Levinson could have made the statement for fun since he is the creator of both shows, but there is a possibility that more could come from announcing a connection between The Idol and Euphoria. However, one surprise was a brief cameo by actress Alexa Demie, who may or may not have been playing her character from Euphoria, Maddy. Once The Idol premiered after months of talk surrounding the series and both its content and creators, nothing seen in the first episode was really all that shocking. It was at this festival that writer and director Sam Levinson stated that the series takes place in the same universe as his other HBO/ A24 project, Euphoria. Max's controversial series The Idolpremiered on the streaming service earlier this week during HBO's coveted Sunday night timeslot, but not before the first two episodes were screened at the Cannes Film Festival a few weeks ago, after almost a year's worth of creative overhauls and delays. Editor's note: The below contains spoilers for Episode 1 of The Idol.
