HBO’s “The Idol” has been plagued with production delays, costly reshoots, last-minute script rewrites and a “sense of chaos” on set, per a new report by Rolling Stone, which the cable network has vehemently denied.
“The creators and producers of ‘The Idol’ have been working hard to create one of HBO’s most exciting and provocative original programs,” the network’s statement to TheWrap read. “The initial approach on the show and production of the early episodes, unfortunately, did not meet HBO standards so we chose to make a change. Throughout the process, the creative team has been committed to creating a safe, collaborative, and mutually respectful working environment, and last year, the team made creative changes they felt were in the best interest of both the production and the cast and crew.