1 of 13 The Weeknd purchased the property in August 2021, and has now allowed the site to serve as a location for the series “The Idol” – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure The Weeknd bought the property in August 2021, and has now given permission for the site to serve as a location for the series “The Idol” – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
the weeknd made it Haveli in the upscale neighborhood of US$ 70 million (about R$ 344 million at current prices) bel air, in Los Angeles, California, as the setting for the HBO series “The Idol”. In the production, which stars Lily-Rose Depp, daughter of Johnny Depp, in which the singer also acts, it will be possible to see inside the property of 3 thousand square meters, which has 9 rooms, indoor pool, movie theatergym, sauna, music studio and Infinity pool with the waterfall.
2 of 13 Discover The Weeknd’s R$340 Million Mansion – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure Get to know The Weeknd’s R$340 million mansion – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
3 of 13 The entrance to the mansion was also used in the recording – Photo: reproduction/Instagram The entrance to the mansion was also used in the recording – Photo: reproduction/Instagram
The property, acquired by the star in August 2021, sits on 1.6 acres of island-like land and is very private, with double gates and a long driveway (where they also shot scenes, as seen in the image above ). A dining room is formal coffered ceilingand is in almost all living spaces glass walls From floor to ceiling.
4 of 13 Discover The Weeknd’s R$340 Million Mansion – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure Get to know The Weeknd’s R$340 million mansion – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
5 of 13 The kitchen offers copper drawers with leather handles – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure The kitchen offers copper drawers with leather handles – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
Is there now gourmet kitchendouble island marble and drawers and cabinets decorated with copper handles Made to measure, made of leather. You roofs There are views of the golf course, and there is also a sports court.
6 of 13 The property is situated on a 1.6-acre plot and resembles an island – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure The property is situated on a 1.6-acre plot and resembles an island – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
The Weeknd, who prefers to use the acting name Abel Tesfaye, left the mansion to reduce production costs for the series – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO The Weeknd, who prefers to use the acting name Abel Tesfaye, left the mansion to reduce production costs for the series – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO
In the storyline, The Weeknd plays Tedros, and the mansion serves as the residence for Jocelyn, played by Lily-Rose. In the opening scene, she is seen posing for pictures meeting With the singer’s signature artwork and light fixtures as a backdrop. The walls of the room were painted orange and there was a chimneys in black marble.
8 of 13 The mansion’s living room – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure Mansion room – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
9 In the same room, actress Lily-Rose Depp recorded a scene from the series “The Idol” – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO In the same room, actress Lily-Rose Depp recorded a scene from the series “The Idol” – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO
Director Sam Levinson told “W” magazine that the decision to use the property as a location came after realizing that the pilot episode would need to be reshot. Abel Tesfaye (the name The Weeknd prefers to use while acting) agreed, thereby reducing production costs.
10 of 13 In the plot, The Weeknd plays Tedros – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO In the plot, The Weeknd plays Tedros – Photo: Eddie Chen / HBO
11 of 13 — Photo: Simon Berlin/Disclosure – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
“If we were going to remake it, it had to be made for less money. Leave (from series) There was no choice for Abel or me. It was a dream we had together and we needed to see it through to the end. I looked at their house and asked: ‘What if we record here?’ They asked if I had insurance, I said yes and it was fine,” she told the publication.
12 of 13 The Infinity Pool – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure Infinity Pool – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure
13 of 13 The Weeknds mansion has an indoor pool – Photo: Simon Berlin / Disclosure The Weekends Mansion has an indoor pool – Photo: Simon Berlin/Disclosure
The series can be viewed on the HBO Max streaming service.
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