Johnny Depp supports Lily-Rose's bold acting in 'The Idol'

Lily-Rose Depp, the 24-year-old actress, has garnered attention for her scandalous role in HBO's new series The Idol. 

Playing the character of singer Jocelyn, she tackles challenging scenes, including a topless scene and a provocative masturbation sequence. 

Despite the furious controversy surrounding the show, Depp's father, Johnny Depp, stands by her and believes that the intense reactions indicate she is making a significant impact.

The film revolves around Jocelyn's journey, who experiences a nervous breakdown during a tour before crossing paths with enigmatic nightclub impresario Tedros, portrayed by The Weeknd. 

The sexually-charged nature of the series, featuring explicit content such as masturbation, throttling, and explicit selfies of Lily-Rose, has faced criticism.

Viewers have accused creator Sam Levinson of turning the show into what they perceive as "torture porn and a rape fantasy."

According to the source, Johnny loves seeing his daughter carve out her own path and embrace challenging roles that pique her interest and push her artistic boundaries.

"He loves that she is her own person and becoming her own actress. She isn't resting her career on his success."

Johnny's spokesperson declined to comment on the explicit content in The Idol.

When questioned about whether the portrayal of female sexuality in the movie had crossed a line, creator Sam Levinson, renowned for his work on the boldly explicit teen drama series Euphoria, responded by acknowledging the prevalent sexualization in today's society, particularly in the United States. 

Levinson attributed this to the strong influence of pornography, stating that it has permeated the minds of young people.