- Sydney Sweeney has come to the defense of “Euphoria” and “The Idol” creator, Sam Levinson, in a recent interview.
- Levinson’s shows have faced criticism for excessive nudity and objectification of female characters.
- Sweeney assures that the actors on “Euphoria” are strong-minded and would speak up if they felt uncomfortable.
Sydney Sweeney has expressed her support for Sam Levinson, the creator of “Euphoria,” amidst the growing backlash against his projects.
Sweeney, most known for her role as Cassie Howard on “Euphoria,” spoke highly of Levinson in a recent interview with Variety, published on Wednesday.
Levinson is not only responsible for “Euphoria,” but also for another controversial series, “The Idol,” which premiered on HBO in June. The show, co-created by Levinson, Reza Fahim, and The Weeknd, has faced criticism for its excessive nudity and objectification of female characters.
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According to Sweeney in her interview with Variety, she and her fellow “Euphoria” cast members would speak up if they felt uncomfortable or had issues with aspects of Levinson’s production.
Sweeney mentioned that the cast, including herself and Zendaya, are strong-minded and independent women who would not hesitate to voice their concerns. She emphasized their ongoing support for Levinson despite public backlash and media criticism.
Regarding the controversial nature of the shows, Sweeney argued that the purpose of art is to push boundaries and make people uncomfortable, encouraging them to think outside the box. She also expressed how her role as Cassie has given her newfound freedom and confidence.
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Sweeney has previously spoken about her positive experience working with Levinson. In 2022, she told The Independent that she never felt pressured by Levinson to do nude scenes or felt that he was trying to exploit her. She highlighted that she had the confidence to speak up when she deemed nudity unnecessary, and Levinson respected her input.
Lily-Rose Depp, the star of “The Idol,” also came to Levinson’s defense. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Depp expressed feeling supported, respected, and valued in her creative collaboration with Levinson.
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