Cue the Labrinth rating, Euphoria‘s getting a season 3. HBO has renewed its hit drama, created by Sam Levinson and starring Emmy-winner Zendaya and Hunter Schafer, halfway by means of a dramatic and record-breaking second season.
Arriving two years after its breakout debut in 2019, the season 2 premiere drew in 14 million viewers throughout HBO and HBO Max, doubling its common viewers of 6.6 million in season 1. The premiere was additionally the No. 1 most social premium cable episode for the reason that Recreation of Thrones finale, per Selection. Each the viewers and the social engagement have saved up over the 4 episodes up to now, thanks partially to popular clips and memes.
“Sam, Zendaya, and the whole forged and crew of Euphoria have taken Season 2 to extraordinary heights, difficult narrative conference and kind, whereas sustaining its coronary heart,” HBO’s EVP of programming, Francesca Orsi mentioned in a press release. “We couldn’t be extra honored to work with this gifted, wildly proficient staff or extra excited to proceed our journey with them into Season 3.”
Particulars about season 3 are largely unknown, although its seemingly that Zendaya and Schafer will return, together with forged members Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Storm Reid, and Colman Domingo. The plot of season 3, in addition to the returns of newcomers Dominic Fike and Chloe Cherry, largely rely upon the occasions of the remainder of season 2, which nonetheless has 4 extra episodes to go, with the season finale scheduled to air on February 27.
When will season 3 air?
There will not a confirmed date for Euphoria to return to our screens for some time, for the reason that writers’ strike has paused manufacturing industry-wide and Levinson is at the moment targeted on his and The Weeknd’s upcoming present The Idol. Although Collider beforehand reported that the creator had started work on season 3, HBO’s head of drama Francesca Orsi has since given an replace, telling Deadline that Euphoria is not more likely to return for at the very least two years.
“Euphoria is a kind of that we had begun writing in tandem with post-production on Idol however at this level, we don’t have numerous scripts,” Orsi instructed the outlet. “We will’t begin capturing, so the supply of that present — ideally in 2025 — shall be decided on once we can choose again up with Sam, who at this level is all pencils down and simply ending posts on Idol.”
Which forged members will return?
It is secure to foretell that the present’s largest stars — together with Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow and Storm Reid will reprise their characters for the present’s subsequent season. Barbie Ferreira, who portrays Kat within the collection, introduced on Instagram nevertheless that she wouldn’t be reprising her position.
“After 4 years of attending to embody probably the most particular and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a really teary-eyed goodbye,” wrote the actress, per Selection. “I hope a lot of you might see your self in her like I did and that she introduced you pleasure to see her journey into the character she is immediately. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys may really feel it. Love you Katherine Hernandez.”
It is unclear whether or not or not we’ll see extra of Cal Jacobs (Eric Dane) since within the season 3 finale he was changed into the police by his son. Ashtray (Javon Walton) may additionally solely return by means of flashbacks or dream sequences since his character was killed in a police shootout in season 2’s closing episode.
Will there be extra “Fexi”?
In accordance with Maude Apatow who portrays Lexi on the collection — hopefully! The blossoming friendship (and possibly romance) between Fez and Lexi turned a fan favourite storyline this season. Per Leisure Weekly, Apatow herself additionally desires to see the “harmless and candy” relationship explored additional subsequent season.
“I believe Angus is such an ideal actor, and we simply have a lot enjoyable working collectively,” the actress instructed the outlet. “So for egocentric causes, I hope we get to do extra scenes collectively as a result of it is enjoyable.”
Will the characters nonetheless be in highschool?
Lots of our questions on East Highland Excessive have gone unanswered (When do these youngsters go to class? How massive is the drama membership’s funds?), however season 3 will at the very least lead the characters towards commencement. Zendaya hinted to The Hollywood Reporter that season 3 may discover the characters’ lives past highschool, both as seniors wanting towards the longer term or graduates.
“I believe it’ll be thrilling to discover the characters out of highschool,” she instructed the outlet. “I need to see what Rue seems like in her sobriety journey, how chaotic which may look. But additionally with all of the characters, within the sense the place they’re attempting to determine what to do with their lives when highschool is over and how much folks they need to be.”
Quinci LeGardye is an LA-based freelance author who covers tradition, politics, and psychological well being by means of a Black feminist lens. When she isn’t writing or checking Twitter, she’s most likely watching the newest Okay-drama or giving a live performance efficiency in her automotive.
