Summary
A recent report about HBO’sEuphoriaseason 3revealed a major conflict between the cast and creator Sam Levinson, which makes me even more concerned about the future of the show. In 2019,Euphoriahit the scene as an edgy new teen drama that pushed boundaries.I and countless other viewers were immediately invested in the uniquely flawed characters and their dark situations. However,Euphoriahas been on a backslide recently. ThoughEuphoriaseason 3was confirmed in early 2022, very little progress has been made.
At this point,it isn’t entirely clear whatEuphoriaseason 3 will be about.Although the first two seasons followed Rue, Jules, and the rest oftheEuphoriacastin high school, season 3 will reportedly include a time jump. This will age the characters into adults. While I think this change is necessary, it leaves many questions about howEuphoriawill bridge the gap between high school and adulthood. I fear that the show could be irrevocably changed, perhaps not in good ways, especially after recent reports.
Euphoria Season 2 Finale: Why Rue Walks Away From Jules
The Euphoria season 2 finale sees Jules come to terms with much of her recent trauma, yet she still chooses to walk away from Jules at the play.
New Euphoria Report Is A Damning Blow For Season 3
Zendaya & Sam Levinson’s Conflict Explained
PerThe Hollywood Reporter, there has beendrama betweenEuphoriacreator Sam Levinson and Zendaya. Though the two have previously acknowledged their tight creative bond, this news insinuates that their relationship has broken down. According toTHR,Zendaya reportedly began to feel irritated with Levinson when he began working onThe Idol,even though he hadn’t finishedEuphoriaseason 3. The situation seemingly grew worse when Levinson faced backlash from an article that claimed thatThe Idol’sset was problematic. Despite meetings with HBO executives, it seems that Levinson and Zendaya are not on the same page.
While Sam Levinson is at the head ofEuphoria,Zendaya’s role on the show is vital in front of and behind the camera. Not only is she the star of the show, but she has taken on a producing role as well in season 2. This means that if Zendaya isn’t on board withEuphoriaseason 3 or the creative direction the show is heading, things could fall through. I can’t help but think that if Levinson and Zendaya don’t find common ground,Euphoriacould very well fall to the wayside, especially becauseit’s impossible to imagineEuphoriawithout Zendaya.
Euphoria Season 3 Has Already Faced Numerous Delays & Issues
Why Euphoria Has Been Pushed Back
Since 2022,Euphoriahas faced several delays and problems. While season 3 was supposed to start production at the end of 2023, this deadline was pushed after the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Then, the sudden death of Angus Cloud forced Levinson to make major rewrites. At the start of 2024,Sam Levinson officially delayed productionto overhaul the season’s scripts.This includes the allegedEuphoriaseason 3 time jump. Now, the showis slated to start filming in January 2025, but whether things will move forward swiftly remains to be seen.
Between the delays and the reports of creative differences,Euphoria’s future remains unclear.
This is not the first time that Zendaya and Sam Levinson have reportedly gone head-to-head. In early 2024,Varietyreleased a piece that delved into Sam Levinson’sEuphoriaseason 3 scripts, reporting thatLevinson had written a storyline in whichZendaya’s Rue took on a smaller role as a private detective. Zendaya apparently did not approve of this arc, and Levinson was thankfully forced to scrap it. Between the delays and the reports of creative differences,Euphoria’s future remains unclear.
Is Euphoria Season 3 Actually Happening? What We Know
Euphoria Season 3 Is Still Happening (For Now)
Despite all these issues,Euphoriaseason 3 is still happening.The show is expected to begin filming in January 2025, with its core cast members set to return. Hopefully, Zendaya and Levinson can work through their differences in the second half of 2024. If all goes to plan, then we could have a new season ofEuphoriaby the end of next year. As of now, that season will include Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Hunter Schafer.
Barbie Ferreira announced her exit fromEuphoriain August 2022 due to alleged disagreements with Sam Levinson.
Of course, I can’t help but keep my hopes low afterEuphoriaseason 3 has already been through so many trials and tribulations. There are several months until the show is set to start filming, meaning we will likely learn more about what season 3 will look like within the next months. Even ifEuphoriadoes come back relatively soon, whether it will match the quality of the previous seasons remains to be seen.
Euphoria
Cast
Euphoria is a teen drama created by Sam Levinson and starring Zendaya, Maude Apatow, and Angus Cloud. The series deals with the dark reality of a drug-addicted teen on her road to recovery as she faces a multitude of challenges and issues.
