Attention Euphoria fans – the wait is almost over! HBO's hit series is gearing up for its much-anticipated third season, set to premiere on April 12. After a four-year hiatus since Season 2's dramatic end, the new season promises to deliver more chaos, drama, and intrigue. The latest trailer, released on Wednesday, gives us a tantalizing glimpse of what's to come, featuring a blend of returning characters and fresh faces.
Series creator Sam Levinson teases a narrative jump "a few years after high school" – five, to be precise – where our favorite characters are now navigating adulthood. Rue, portrayed by Zendaya, has relocated to Mexico, where she's attempting to reconnect with her faith while dealing with debts to a drug kingpin. This setting hints at an exploration of Rue's ongoing battle with sobriety, adding depth to her complex character arc.
The upcoming season promises to take the characters out of their teenage comfort zones. Nate and Cassie, played by Jacob Elordi and Sidney Sweeney, are now engaged, but their relationship is strained as Cassie ventures into the world of adult content creation. Meanwhile, Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, is embracing the creative life at art school, while Maddie is making moves at a Hollywood talent agency. Lexi, now assisting a showrunner played by Sharon Stone, is one of many indications that this season is all about life after adolescence.
"We're pushing the boundaries of what these characters can become," Levinson remarked, hinting at the season's ambitious storytelling.
Expect to see some new talent shaking things up this season, with additions like Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Natasha Lyonne, Rosalía, and Marshawn Lynch joining the cast. However, fans will notice the absence of some original cast members, including Storm Reid, Barbie Ferreira, and fan-favorite Fezco, played by Angus Cloud, whose passing in July 2023 leaves a poignant void in the show.
With its signature blend of high stakes and raw storytelling, Euphoria Season 3 is set to explore the thrilling transition from youth to adulthood, all while keeping its visually stunning and emotionally charged style intact. It's a ride you won't want to miss.