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Euphoria Stars: Then and Now
8 Apr
Summary
- The series follows Rue's struggle with sobriety.
- Euphoria's cast gained fame after its 2019 premiere.
- Season three faced delays due to production issues.

The HBO drama Euphoria, centered on Rue's (Zendaya) fight for sobriety, has seen its cast achieve rapid fame since its 2019 premiere. The series delves into complex themes like mental illness, relationships, and sexuality.
Following its initial success, HBO quickly greenlit a second season. However, viewers experienced a nearly three-year wait, punctuated by two special episodes focusing on Rue and Jules's relationship aftermath.
Euphoria's third season faced multiple postponements. Initially targeted for a 2025 release, production was impacted by creator Sam Levinson's involvement with 'The Idol.' Further delays arose from the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, impacting production timelines and costs.
HBO CEO Casey Bloys acknowledged the increased costs associated with strikes in November 2023 but suggested it would not halt future major productions.