Will Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney reunite for Euphoria season 3? Even the actress is unaware.

After the premiere of Euphoria season 2 on January 9, 2022, fans have eagerly awaited the third installment for years. However, despite the anticipation and excitement surrounding the project, the HBO teen drama has faced repeated delays in both production and premiere dates. Even Zendaya, one of the lead actors, recently admitted to being in the dark about the progress of Euphoria season 3.
Zendaya in a still from Euphoria
Zendaya, known for her portrayal of Rue Bennett in the HBO series, starred alongside Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard for two seasons of Euphoria. Despite her eagerness to return to the role, Zendaya has expressed uncertainty about the start of production for Euphoria season 3. Additionally, the actress seems unaware of any concrete details regarding the production schedule, despite HBO previously rejecting some of her ideas for the show.

Zendaya Claimed to be in the Dark About Euphoria S3 Progress

The excitement surrounding the HBO teen drama Euphoria has been met with little to no updates about the progress of the show. Despite promises from the creators for a third season after two successful runs, Euphoria has faced repeated delays and rescheduling due to various reasons.

Initially, the show was affected by the Hollywood strikes and the unfortunate demise of Angus Cloud. Following these setbacks, Euphoria encountered scheduling issues with the cast members, further complicating the production timeline. These challenges have contributed to the lack of clarity regarding when fans can expect the highly anticipated third season of the series.

Recently, Euphoria actress Zendaya added to the frustration by admitting that she is unaware of when season 3 will commence. Despite her role as an executive producer of the HBO series, Zendaya disappointed fans by stating that she is “not in charge” of the decision regarding the show’s return. Despite her eagerness to portray her onscreen character, Rue Bennett, Zendaya remains uncertain about whether she will reunite with Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard in the upcoming season.
A still from Euphoria season 2

“I don’t know. I am not in charge. If it’s right for the characters and everything turns out the way it should, of course. But it’s beyond me.” Zendaya told Variety.

Previously, HBO confirmed in a statement that Euphoria season 3 would still be released in 2025. However, with scripts still unfinished and storylines up in the air, fans are skeptical that the show will meet this timeline. There are indications that Sam Levinson, the show’s creator, is facing significant challenges with the scripts, particularly after HBO allegedly rejected Zendaya’s ideas. This has led to speculation among fans that the production process may take longer than initially anticipated.

HBO had Allegedly Ditched Zendaya’s Euphoria Pitch

According to reports from Variety, Zendaya, who has garnered high demand in the film industry, has shared a creatively symbiotic relationship with Sam Levinson since the inception of Euphoria. While both starring in and producing the show, Zendaya has provided Levinson with significant input regarding the direction she would like to see Season 3 of the show take. This collaboration underscores the depth of their partnership and Zendaya’s involvement in shaping the narrative of the series.

Sources have claimed that Zendaya pitched “very compelling” story arcs for Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi for the scripts of Euphoria season 3. However, after Sam Levinson submitted revised scripts to HBO, the network reportedly rejected a proposed storyline for Zendaya’s character, Rue.

“Rue was ‘relegated to the background in a somewhat surprising storyline about her working as a private detective’”

Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney in Euphoria
Among the numerous ideas submitted for rewrites by HBO, one pitch from Zendaya envisioned Rue, now a sober twentysomething young woman, becoming a pregnancy surrogate. While Zendaya’s ideas were met with criticism from some fans, others directed their frustration towards HBO’s decision to discard them. Overall, it appears that Euphoria is currently grappling with script issues, among other challenges, which are contributing to delays in production.

Euphoria is available on Max.