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‘The Idol’ Choreographer Breaks Down Lily-Rose Depp’s Epic ‘I’m Just a Freak’ Dance and the Influences Behind That Disastrous Music Video
Choreographer Nina McNeely joined Variety to discuss Lily-Rose Depp's iconic dance rehearsal scene and the "Dollhouse" from HBO's "The Idol."
To craft the now iconic dance behind “World Class Sinner/I’m A Freak” from HBO’s “The Ido,l” choreographer Nina McNeely first needed to understand the root of pop star and musical sensation Jocelyn’s (played by Lily-Rose Depp). So when “ The Idol ” co-creators Sam Levinson and Reza Fahim, needed a choreographer for Jocelyn’s “World Class Sinner / I’m a Freak” and “Dollhouse” The Weeknd (who also stars in the series, and leant the production his home to shoot out of) knew exactly who to call. McNeely was inspired by iconic dance and pop moments, like “Take Off With Us” by Bob Fosse, Paula Abdul’s “Cold Hearted Snake,” “Showgirls” and Britney Spears’ “Slave 4 You” to curate Jocelyn’s movements, pose, rhythm and energy.
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