Euphoria will return for season 3, however filming has but to start out as of March 2024. Euphoria has grow to be one among HBO’s largest hits, so it’s no shock that the present rapidly acquired the inexperienced mild for season 3. There was an extended wait between the first 2 seasons, and season 3 has now been delayed because of the ongoing writers’ and SAG-AFTRA strikes. The solid and crew are additionally grieving the heartbreaking lack of solid member Angus Cloud, who died on July 31 at the age of 25.
In November 2023, HBO community chief Casey Bloys revealed premiere date information for Euphoria season 3. Unfortunately, the third season’s premiere date is effectively over a yr away.
“Sam [Levinson], Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season 2 to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart. We couldn’t be more honored to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season 3,” Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President of HBO Programming, stated in a press release.
The present has grow to be so enormous that it’s formally HBO’s most-watched present behind Game of Thrones, with per-episode viewership for season 2 averaging over 16 million viewers. In addition to being a score juggernaut, Euphoria is the most tweeted-about present of the decade. During the present’s large second season, HBO and the solid revealed on February 4, 2022, with a easy video that the present would return for a 3rd season. Hollywood Life has rounded up all the newest information about the launch date, plot particulars, and extra that it’s essential to know.
‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere Date
HBO has not introduced Euphoria’s season 3 launch date. However, HBO boss Casey Bloys introduced that Euphoria season 3 could be premiering in 2024, in line with Variety. The present was included in a sizzle reel, together with The Last of Us and The White Lotus, of reveals which are “coming in 2025.”
“Euphoria is one of those that we had begun writing in tandem with post-production on Idol but at this point, we don’t have countless scripts,” Francesca Orsi, HBO’s head of drama, advised Deadline. “We can’t start shooting, so the delivery of that show — ideally in 2025 — will be determined on when we can pick back up with Sam, who at this point is all pencils down and just finishing posts on Idol.”
The present’s manufacturing delay got here because of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. When requested a few potential 2024 launch date, Zendaya advised Entertainment Tonight at the present’s For Your Consideration occasion in April 2022: “I think that might be true. I honestly don’t know. There [are] some executives that know better than me, you might wanna ask them. I’m gonna be busy for a while.”
In February 2023, Vogue revealed in a Maude Apatow profile that season 2 was “not scheduled to begin shooting until the latter half of 2023.” Maude admitted that she doesn’t know “a single thing” about season 3. “We should be getting scripts and hearing about next season soon-ish, but I’m totally in the dark!” she added.
The following yr, Nika King — who performs Leslie Bennet, the mom of Zendaya’s character, Rue — shared a TikTok video of herself on stage, revealing that she didn’t know when Euphoria was returning regardless of being requested by followers.
“Season 3 is coming out … I don’t f–king know,” Nika stated to a laughing viewers. “Don’t ask me. I don’t know. It’s one of those things. People are like, ‘We need season 3.’ I’m like, ‘Bitch, I need season 3, too!’ I haven’t paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘Bitch, come home! I need you. Mama need you.’”
The first season premiered in June 2019, and season 2 didn’t premiere till nearly 3 years later in January 2022 due to COVID-19 delays. There will possible be one other 3-year wait between seasons 2 and 3. Filming is predicted to start someday in 2023, however that may very well be pushed relying on the size of the writers’ strike.
Euphoria Season 3 Cast
Zendaya is confirmed to return as Rue. The actress reportedly “just closed a big re-negotiation” and will earn $1 million per episode in season 2, in line with Puck.
Additional solid members who’re nearly a positive factor for season 3 are Hunter Schafer as Jules, Maude Apatow as Lexi, Sydney Sweeney as Cassie, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Alexa Demie as Maddy, Storm Reid as Gia, Nika King as Leslie, and Colman Domingo as Ali.
On August 24, 2022, Barbie Ferreira revealed that she wouldn’t be returning for season 3. She confirmed she was leaving the present by way of Instagram Story. Barbie performed Kat Hernandez for the first 2 seasons.
“After 4 years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,” Barbie wrote. “I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it. Love you, Katherine Hernandez.”
Barbie Ferreira simply introduced that she’s leaving Euphoria THIS CANT BE 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/tqv4XRqhee
— Romar (@um_romer) August 24, 2022
Barbie posted an image of a drawing by her co-star Hunter Schafer. The drawing was of her character in Euphoria.
While there was some hypothesis about Zendaya’s longevity on the present and the chance that may very well be killed off, HBO’s Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys set the file straight. “It’s hard to imagine doing [the] show without her, But, again, that would be something [for] her and Sam to discuss,” Casey advised TVLine. He additionally added, “She’s going to be in season 3.”
Dominic Fike, who joined the solid in season 2 as Elliot, stated on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon that followers ought to “absolutely” count on to see him once more in Euphoria season 3. Dominic can be a musician and has been given the alternative to determine if (or when) his character will exit the sequence.
“Sam was always giving me the option to leave. He was like, ‘Whenever you want to go be a musician, dude, you let me know, I’ll kill you [and write you off the show],’” Dominic advised GQ.
Season 2 ended with what gave the impression to be Ashtray’s dying throughout a police shootout. However, Javon “Wanna” Walton isn’t giving up all hope that we might see Ash once more sometime.
“Well, you see [Fez] get arrested, so I’m sure he is going to be in the back of a cop car. And with Ashtray, we’re not 100 percent if he’s dead, because you saw absolutely no blood, right? And you didn’t see him fall. You did hear the bullet, but you didn’t see him get shot. So, there [are] little things that could potentially bring him back for another season,” Javon advised Entertainment Weekly.
Months later in August 2022, Javon appeared to have come to the conclusion that Ash didn’t make it out of the raid alive. “I do think Ash is dead,” Javon admitted to ET. “As much as I loved Euphoria, I’ve moved on.”
Eric Dane absolutely believes Cal will probably be again for season 3. “There’s gonna be redemption,” he advised Variety. “I mean, that’s the trajectory he’s on. I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement. It’s tough to work Cal into the storyline when he’s behind bars.”
The complete solid is extremely busy at the second, which is why the present hasn’t instantly began filming season 3. Zendaya is ending up filming Challengers and will quickly start filming the Dune sequel. Sydney just lately wrapped filming National Anthem with Halsey and is about to star in the upcoming Sony Marvel film Madame Web.
Hunter was simply solid in The Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, whereas Jacob has a number of movies in the works.
As for Zendaya’s beau Tom Holland, a cameo look on Euphoria nonetheless hasn’t formally occurred but. The Spider-Man: No Way Home star has expressed his want to seem on the hit teen sequence sooner or later. “I have been petitioning for this for a long time, and it has not happened yet and I’m very disappointed. I must have come to visit Euphoria at least 30 times this season,” Tom advised IMDb when speaking about season 2.
He burdened, “I want to be on Euphoria!” Zendaya responded, “Ok, let me talk to some people.” Many followers believed they noticed Tom in the viewers throughout Lexi’s play in season 2, and Zendaya has remained coy about whether or not it not it was actually Tom. “Could be. Could be true. Can’t confirm or deny. The world may never know,” the actress advised Access.
Angus Cloud’s Death
Angus Cloud handed away all of a sudden on July 31, 2023, at the younger age of 25. His household launched a press release saying his dying: “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
They concluded with, “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Angus was mourned by his Euphoria solid mates, in addition to creator Sam Levinson. “There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression,” he advised The Hollywood Reporter in a press release. “I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
HBO launched a press release by way of social media as effectively: “We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
Nearly a yr earlier than his dying, Angus revealed that he was excited to start out engaged on season 3. “I can’t wait to get back to work with everyone,” Angus advised E! News at the time. “I feel like it’s been way too long. I just can’t wait to see everyone and working on set again.” At the time, he admitted was “not sure what to expect” when it got here to Fezco’s storyline in season 3. He added, “But knowing [Euphoria creator] Sam [Levinson], it will be good.”
How Did Season 2 End?
Euphoria season 2 led to a dramatic trend, with Lexi’s play reaching its climax. Cassie stormed the stage after getting dumped by Nate and had a full-blown breakdown in entrance of the viewers. Lexi and Cassie’s mother in the end needed to break up the combat between the sisters on stage. Maddy ended up working to the stage to confront Cassie, and Cassie ran out of the auditorium with Maddy chasing after her.
Cassie revealed to Maddy that Nate broke up together with her, and Maddy wasn’t the least bit stunned. “Don’t worry, this is just the beginning,” Maddy advised Cassie.
While the drama went down at the highschool, Nate drove to his father’s building website to settle the rating as soon as and for all. Nate admitted that he discovered Cal’s stash of intercourse tapes when he was solely 11, and the footage he noticed brought about irreparable harm. Cal apologized for what he put Nate via, however his apology fell on deaf ears.
Nate was decided to get his revenge and pulled out a flash drive that was filled with Cal’s sexual encounters over the years. Nate watched as his father was arrested by the police.
A flashback revealed that Rue went to go to Elliot days earlier than the play. She admitted that he saved her life. Elliot performed a tune for Rue and requested in the event that they may very well be mates once more. Rue introduced up the indisputable fact that Elliot advised her they had been unhealthy for one another, and Elliot didn’t disagree with that.
After Lexi’s play was over, Jules advised Rue that she beloved her and missed her. Rue stated nothing however gave Jules a kiss on the brow. Rue’s voiceover revealed that she was in a position to keep sober via the finish of the faculty yr.
As for Fezco, he tried with all his would possibly to make it to Lexi’s play, however it simply wasn’t meant to be. Faye was in a position to clue Fezco in on Custer working with the police simply as he was about to depart. Ashtray went off script and stabbed Custer in the neck. Fezco realized that the police had been going to be there any minute, so he put his fingerprints on the knife to make it appear like he killed Custer.
Ashtray refused to let Fezco take the blame for Custer and Mouse’s dying, so he locked himself in the rest room with weapons. The police broke down Fez’s door and started capturing. Fezco acquired shot and begged Ashtray to give up. The police broke down the rest room door and discovered Ashtray seemingly unconscious on the ground. Ashtray then popped up and killed the officer.
After that, the digicam went to Fezco’s face, and a single gunshot was heard off-camera. Fezco and Faye had been arrested, with Fezco’s unopened letter to Lexi mendacity on the ground.
What Will Happen in Season 3?
Seasons 1 and 2 each consisted of 8 episodes. The third season is predicted to have 8 episodes as effectively, however HBO has not confirmed the official quantity as of but. Plot particulars for Euphoria season 3 are being stored underneath wraps, however you may count on a continuation of the storylines from the finish of season 2.
For Zendaya’s Elle September 2023 cowl story, Sam revealed that he’s envisioning season 3 as a “film noir.” Through Rue, the showrunner plans to “explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.”
The present will possible tackle Angus’ absence. Since Fezco was arrested at the finish of season 2, he may very well be in jail offscreen. Prior to his dying, Angus nonetheless had hope for his character. “Everyone can change, you know? He’s just a survivor. He’s going to figure out how to make the best of situations,” the actor advised The Hollywood Reporter. He additionally famous that Fez is “going to have some time to sit and think” about what occurred to Ashtray, hinting at Fez’s future probably behind bars.
Cassie confirmed a complete new facet of herself when she had a meltdown over Lexi’s play. Her on-again, off-again relationship with Nate is way from over, and Sydney desires to discover extra of “evil” Cassie in the future. “There was a bit of Cassie that I got to play with when she started saying that she’s crazier than Maddy in a scene with Nate. And she kind of got a little more evil and dark and serious, and not so frantic. I would love to play with more of that streak within herself,” Sydney advised Variety.
Maddy and Cassie’s longtime friendship was destroyed after Maddy came upon Cassie was hooking up with Nate behind her again. “We obviously end with Maddy and Cassie’s gorgeous friendship shattered. So, that leaves one to question whether or not they will reconnect, [if the] female friendship will thrive or if they will just never talk to each other again,” Alexa advised Entertainment Tonight.
Alexa additionally weighed in on Maddy’s private journey in season 3. “Maddy is extremely internal and reflecting on a lot of what has gone down between the two people she cared about and thought cared about her,” she stated. “I think she’s figuring out where to go next and finding more independence.”
As for Jacob, he’s anticipating Sam Levinson to utterly shock him with Nate’s flip in season 3. “Given the change in the second season, I’d imagine [season 3] would just be a complete shock again,” he revealed to Entertainment Tonight. “It could just be like a completely new show again.” Could Nate and Jules grow to be mates — for actual this time — after he gave her the tape of her sexual encounter with Cal? Anything is feasible, actually.
Zendaya on Rue’s future in #Euphoria: “We carried her all the way to hopefully what is rock bottom and a dark moment, and hopefully by the end leave with a sense of happiness and joy that there is hope for her in the end.” https://t.co/RUCrjBRQLl pic.twitter.com/SZfnkXCej6
— Variety (@Variety) April 21, 2022
After a gut-wrenching season for Rue, Zendaya believes there’s “hope” for Rue in season 3. “We carried her all the way to hopefully what is rock bottom and a dark moment, and hopefully by the end leave with a sense of happiness and joy that there is hope for her in the end,” she advised Variety.
Colman revealed that Ali will possible get some backstory in the third season. “I’ve had some small conversations with Sam [Levinson], and I know that he’s going to take some big swings because he’s that kind of an artist. The moment you’re comfortable with the show, he’s got to pull the rug out from under you just a little bit,” he advised Entertainment Tonight. “I think he really wants to unpack Ali. Show some backstory.” This put up will probably be up to date as extra Euphoria season 3 particulars grow to be accessible.
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