The original set images show a bright and girly design, very different from the currently aired version. It has also been commented via Twitter that Seimetz’s original version was intended to include a part that referenced Jocelyn’s past as a child star, while Levinson’s version does not delve into Jocelyn’s true background as a pop star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The direction of the series changed in April 2022. At that time, an HBO spokesperson issued a statement noting that the series would follow a “new creative direction” and adjustments would be made to the cast and crew to accommodate this new approach. According to reports from Deadline, the series underwent a “major creative overhaul” even though Seimetz had already completed approximately 80% of the series. It was alleged that The Weeknd did not approve of the series’ “female perspective.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n