At their school's. [123] The series includes viewer discretion warnings and a website for mental health and other support group resources. says HBO's 'Euphoria' glamorizes drug use, sex and violence, "HBO Addresses 'Euphoria' "Hellish" Season 2 Shoot Allegations, Says No "Formal Inquiries Raised", "Are YA shows too explicit? We maintain an open line of communication with all the guilds, including SAG-AFTRA. Reeling from withdrawal, Rue narrowly escapes the police and reaches Laurie's apartment. [146][147][148] The album's release was preceded by seven singles, "Watercolor Eyes" by Lana Del Rey, "How Long" by Tove Lo, "(Pick Me Up) Euphoria" by James Blake featuring Labrinth, "Sad4Whattt" by EricDoa, "Yeh I Fuckin' Did it" by Labrinth, "I'm Tired" by Labrinth and Zendaya, and "Elliot's Song" by Dominic Fike and Zendaya. At 25, Zendaya is now the youngest woman ever nominated for producing at the Emmys, in addition to being the youngest two-time lead acting nominee ever. Ashtray realizes Custer is a police informant and fatally stabs him, while Fez destroys his phone. We couldn't be . Cassie and Maddy take MDMA, and Cassie flirts with a classmate, Kat's childhood sweetheart Daniel. ", "Kelvin Harrison Jr. No Longer Attached To, "Barbie Ferreira Says She's Leaving 'Euphoria': 'I'm Having to Say a Very Teary-Eyed Goodbye', "Barbie Ferreira Talks 'Euphoria' Exit, Didn't Want to Be 'Fat Best Friend', "Where is HBO's 'Euphoria' Season 2 Filmed? Jules and Elliot kiss. unexpectedly joined Labrinth on stage at Coachella to perform two songs from the Euphoria soundtrack. Back in February, HBO announced that Euphoria will be returning for a third season. S2 E1: Trying to Get to Heaven Before They Close the Door. The footwear is fitting for the 25-year-old's portrayal of drug addicted teenager Rue in Euphoria (its much-anticipated second season debuted this week)the series in which "Z" (as her co . Panicked at the thought of alienating Jules, Rue visits Fez to get drugs, but, afraid for her well-being, he refuses to sell her any and locks her out of his house. [45][46] Production resumed in March 2021, with filming from April to November. TheThings has affiliate and sponsored partnerships, so we receive a share of revenue from some of the external resources presented here. Its not uncommon for drama series to have complex shoots, and COVID protocols add an additional layer. [29], The concept for Euphoria was based on Levinson's personal experiences as a teenager and his struggles with anxiety, depression, and drug addiction. ", "Actress Zendaya says Euphoria not glamorising sex and drug use", "How Labrinth Created the Perfect Soundtrack for HBO's, "Euphoria (Original Score from the HBO Series)", "Album Review: Labrinth's Original Score from the HBO Series 'Euphoria', "Euphoria Season 1 Soundtrack by Various Artists", "Interscope Records Releases 'Euphoria' Season 2 Soundtrack", "Euphoria Season 2 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack)", "Labrinth and Zendaya Release 'Euphoria' Track 'I'm Tired' Following Season 2 Finale", "Hear Lana Del Rey's Ethereal New Song 'Watercolor Eyes', "Tove Lo unveils new single 'How Long' for 'Euphoria' soundtrack", "James Blake and ericdoa share new Euphoria tracks "Pick Me Up" and "sad4whattt", "Dominic Fike "Elliot's Song" (Feat. Nate confronts Cal with a flash drive containing all of Cal's explicit videos, before the police, tipped off by Nate, come to arrest Cal. She got credited as one of the shows executive producers too. The history-making Emmy winner joined the British producer to perform "I'm Tired" and "All for Us" their dual collaborations from the soundtrack to HBO's Euphoria. In the present day, Rue tells her mother that she is dating Jules. When it does roll out, HBO Max subscribers can watch Euphoria's new season for free on the streamer. [142], A soundtrack album featuring a selection of songs from the first season and specials was released by Interscope Records digitally on May 14, 2021, with vinyl copies released on September 3, 2021. And this time, Zendaya was no longer just the star of the series. McKay upsets Cassie by refusing to acknowledge her as his girlfriend. In addition to her nod for being a producer onEuphoria, the 25 year-old phenom picked up a staggering three additional nominations today: one for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and two for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. The series is executive produced by Drake, along with manager Future the Prince. Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney share their initial reactions to the Nate and Cassie romance. Euphoria's score was composed by English singer, songwriter, and record producer Labrinth. [48] The second, "Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob", premiered on January 24, 2021, and follows Jules's side of the story. In an ET article titled ' Why Zendaya Is Grateful to Have Drake as an Executive Producer on Euphoria,' the author paraphrases, saying that the rapper was 'one of the loudest champions for. Cal visits Fez, thinking he has the video of Jules, but Ashtray beats him into admitting his indiscretions. Dominic Fike shares his perspective on Rue and Elliots connection. Rue and Jules argue after Jules reveals her plans to meet "Tyler" alone at night. Ali tells Rue that a refusal to forgive oneself for one's mistakes is what prevents personal growth, and that he has faith in her ability to improve. A young Kat abruptly gains weight on a family vacation. She portrays Rue Bennett in Euphoria. The actress, now 25, is The loyal relationship between Nate Jacobs and Maddy Perez in the episode mirrors that between Jay-Z and Beyonc in the song. In 2020, Zendaya became the youngest winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the age of 24 for her work as Rue Bennett in the critically-acclaimed HBO teen drama series Euphoria. Sydney Sweeney and Alexa Demie react to the chaos of Maddys birthday. RELATED: Zendaya Says Tom Holland Helped Her Film Tough Euphoria Storylines. Kat's interest in Ethan begins to wane over her own issues with self-esteem. The second season premiered on January 9, 2022, and in February 2022 the series was renewed for a third season. Ali becomes suspicious of Rue, causing a vicious argument that leads them to cut ties. Kat discovers that a video of her having sex at McKay's party is circulating online and realizes she can make money as a camgirl. Lexi channels her frustrations with Cassie and Rue, as well as her own loneliness, into writing a play to stage at school. Cassie disrupts the play when she rushes the stage and berates Lexi, only to be chased backstage and attacked by Maddy. I was starting to stress and bug out because I just didnt have anything, and nothing was connecting with me.. Zendaya plays Rue Bennett, a teenager struggling with substance use disorder, in HBO's Euphoria. We couldnt be more honored to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into Season 3., RELATED: Zendaya Hated Shooting This Scene In 'Euphoria'. 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Labrinth has worked as a recording artist, writer, producer, and composer in the music industry for several years, but reached new heights in 2019 after creating the soundtrack for Euphoria . "[96] USA Today's Patrick Ryan praised the performances of Zendaya, Schafer, and Fike, but wrote that "the new episodes are much less captivating when they shift their focus away from Rue and Jules. [64] On August 24, 2022, Ferreira announced via Instagram story that she had decided to leave the series. The series has received numerous accolades, including a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. "[85] Metacritic assigned the season a score of 74 out of 100 based on 19 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". After the play, Jules tells Rue that she loves and misses her. The ensemble cast includes: actor and singer Zendaya, Maude Apatow ( Girls ), Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Hunter Schafer, Algee Smith and Sydney Sweeney ( Sharp Objects ). Rue reconciles with Elliot and narrates that she stayed clean for the rest of the school year and is cautiously optimistic about the future. Maddy wishes to leave East Highland after the end of the school year, feeling there is nothing to keep her there. [140] The score has been described as "the holy lilt of gospel, orchestral and electronic" and was favorably reviewed by Variety. Rue's struggle with drugs is far from over, but Zendaya hopes season 3 brings "a little bit of happiness and a little bit of joy" after a tumultuous second season. Showbuzz Daily. It also marked the strongest digital premiere night performance for any episode of an HBO series since HBO Max's launch,[101] until it was dethroned by House of the Dragon. On Christmas Eve, after her relapse, an intoxicated Rue sits at a diner with Ali to reflect on her addiction. As a teenager, Cal was attracted to his friend Derek while dating his future wife, Marsha. And while season 3 is still in its early stages, Zendaya already has some plans, including doing a time jump. Nate and Maddy arrive at Daniel's party and are applauded by the partygoers. Superstar Zendaya has made Emmys history again with Euphoria.. He also notes that Rue never officially acknowledged her relationship with Jules. at least not yet. Nate and Cassie have sex at the party and are nearly caught by Maddy. Rue wakes up early the next morning, sneaks out of the apartment, and returns home. Two weeks after returning home, Rue makes progress in recovering from withdrawal, reconciling with Ali in the process. As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future. I think itll be exciting to explore the characters out of high school. When Cassie refuses to have sex with Daniel, he insults her. Many of the episode titles for season one are references to late-1990s and early-2000s song titles that correlate to the episode itself. [36] The series was renewed for a second season on July 11, 2019. Creator Sam Levinson, Zendaya, and Hunter Schafer discuss showing Jules' perspective in this special episode. Elsewhere, there was a more explicit content warning on Instagram, where the show's star and executive producer, Zendaya, . Fez breaks into Mouse's supplier's house and robs him in order to pay Mouse. Euphoria. After her hit Disney series, K.C. [53] Production of season three started in February 2023,[54] aiming for a late 2023 release,[55] but according to a Vogue interview with Apatow, filming is set to start in the second half of 2023. [104] According to Variety, Euphoria became the most tweeted television series of the decade in the U.S., with more than 30 million tweets related to the series during the second season, 51% more than during Season 1. The website's critical consensus reads, "Euphoria slows down the tempo without losing the beat in a special episode that pairs a raw Zendaya with a steady Colman Domingo to create small screen magic. The series isexecutive produced by Drake, along with manager Future the Prince. There's like, no way. Now that she's in the wilds of Hollywood, Zendaya doesn't seem to have quite the leverage she had within the Disney machine: She's the star of Euphoria, but she doesn't produce it the way she. For the special "Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob", see Metcalf, Mitch (January 26, 2021). [36] He has directed every episode except the Pilot and the season one episodes "03 Bonnie and Clyde" and "The Next Episode",[37][38] which were directed by Jennifer Morrison and Pippa Bianco. Ulysses S. Grant High School in Los Angeles stands in for the fictional East Highland High School. All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name. Euphoria star Zendaya made history this morning as she landed her second Emmy nom for her turn on HBO's teen drama, becoming the youngest ever two-time acting nominee. I want to see what Rue looks like in her sobriety journey, how chaotic that might look, the actress revealed. 1,337, This story has been shared 1,326 times. The series was renewed for a second season in July 2019. Rue, Jules and Elliot rob a convenience store, but Rue storms out after Jules calls her out for drinking. Rue and Jules cross paths for the first time since Christmas as East Highland rings in the new year. Over the Christmas holiday, Jules reflects on the year. Rue becomes suspicious when she sees Jules's reaction. News Daily . Barbie Ferreira explains Kats internal struggles. For her performance, Zendaya has won two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Euphoria followsa group of high school students as they navigate love and friendships in a world of drugs, sex, trauma and social media. [133] Labrinth makes an appearance in the series alongside Zendaya to perform their song "I'm Tired".[134]. The Howards host a birthday party for Maddy, where Cassie gets exceedingly drunk and later vomits when Nate arrives and discusses his relationship with Maddy. In the Season One Finale,it's the winter formal at East Highland. [63] On February 22, 2022, it was announced that Smith had quit the series after starring in two episodes of season 2. [90], The first of the series' two special episodes, "Trouble Don't Last Always", received widespread critical acclaim for its writing, performances, and shift in tone and content from the first season. Ali argues that drugs fundamentally change a person; he reveals that he grew up with an abusive father for whom he harbored deep hatred, only to become violent with his wife after developing a drug addiction, estranging his daughters. And because I love both Pentecostal and Catholic sounds, I kind of was like trying to merge them both together."[142]. Mouse, Fezco's intimidating supplier, coerces Rue into trying fentanyl. 669, This story has been shared 668 times. The show has allowed me to come out of my shell as an actress, but also behind the camera, being in a place where there are no bad ideas, and you feel safe enough to speak up and say, Hey, what if we tried this? the actress said. [125] Zendaya issued a warning both before the series and season 2 premiere about its "deeply emotional subject matter". Streaming Schedule, Season 5, Part 2 Debut Info, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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