Zendaya has shared an important update about the future of Euphoria. During a recent appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, she suggested that the upcoming third season of the series might be its last. When asked by host Drew Barrymore if season three would mark the end, Zendaya responded, “I think so, yeah.” When the question was repeated, she again said, “Yes, I think so.”
Zendaya also spoke about how meaningful the show has been to her. Talking about her character Rue, she said, “Euphoria cracked my heart open. Rue taught me so much about life … that crew has also seen me grow up. I owe so much to that show. Rue taught me so much about empathy and about redemption. She taught me a lot, and I’m very grateful for all of it.” Her comments reflect the emotional connection she has developed with both the character and the team behind the series.
The third season of Euphoria will have 8 episodes and is set to premiere this Sunday at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max. This release comes after a gap of four years since the previous season. The new season will show a major change in the storyline. According to creator Sam Levinson, the story will move forward in time. The characters, who were earlier shown as high school students, will now appear five years older as young adults dealing with different life situations. In the case of Rue, the story will follow her as she faces dangerous challenges, including running from drug lords in Mexico.
Levinson explained his approach to the series by saying, “I wanted to create a mosaic of these outsider characters and people who were on the fringes, who were dealing with addiction and insecurities. These were characters that I felt were rich and I could really mine, and that’s how I built it.”
The show also features actors like Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, Hunter Schafer, and Alexa Demie. New additions to the cast include Sharon Stone, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Natasha Lyonne, Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Sam Trammell, and Asante Blackk.
Some familiar cast members will also return, including Eric Dane, Chloe Cherry, Dominic Fike, Nika King, and Colman Domingo. Actor Angus Cloud, who played Fezco, passed away in July 2023.
Overall, the upcoming season marks an important moment for the series, with possible closure to its story.