"[32], In June 2017, it was reported that the series was in development at HBO. [59] Astro reportedly quit the series after shooting the pilot as he was uncomfortable with the sexual content involving his character. [56] On a podcast, series costume designer Heidi Bivens said that preparations will begin in May 2023, with filming starting in June 2023. Levinson acknowledged the controversies over the series' content, saying that some parents will be "totally fucking freaked out". RELATED: Zendaya Says Tom Holland Helped Her Film Tough Euphoria Storylines. Zendaya never got caught in a drug (ahem, salvia ) scandal, though she does play a teenage drug addict on HBO. [123] Augustine Frizzell, who directed the series' pilot episode, said that the explicit content should help foster a conversation between parents and teenagers. [47], Before the series' second season, HBO ordered two specials. There's nothing I've done for you to ever think that I could do that., But then Zendaya read and fell in love with the script. I just wanted to be a part of that world of Euphoria, the actress added. And while this isnt the first time that Zendaya has served as a producer on a show (she was credited as a producer on K.C. Sunny Hostin Opens Up About Receiving Hurtful Emails on The View: Im Not Liked By Half The Country, Sunny Hostin Shades Meghan McCain for Scathing Column About 'The View': "Our Show Is a Wonderful Place", Sunny Hostin Rips Nikki Haley on 'The View' for Suggesting Biden Could Die During Second Term: "Crass", Joy Behar Tears Into Republican Lawmakers' "Transphobia" on 'The View': "It's Not Even Undercover Anymore". 50,996, This story has been shared 4,583 times. [117] The Guardian wrote that writers and producers should find new and different ways to shock audiences. Cal visits Fez, thinking he has the video of Jules, but Ashtray beats him into admitting his indiscretions. As the show goes on, fragments of memories collide with the present and future. 494, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Does 'Yellowstone' Return Tonight? On Rotten Tomatoes, the episode has a score of 97%, with an average rating of 8.44/10 based on 23 critical reviews. Nate attempts to fight him but after being subdued, begins to hit himself, leaving Cal shaken. ", "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. The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur as Kat ponders her relationship, and Maddy contemplates the decision to end hers. After a car crash, her father descends into drug addiction and poverty and abandons their family. In the Season One Finale,it's the winter formal at East Highland. Fate has a way of catching up with those who try to outrun it. Zendaya Makes Surprise Appearance at Coachella 2023, Performs "All for Us" During Labrinth Set The actress and singer, who hasn't performed live music for more than half a decade, also sang "I'm. Yet those challenges and widespread behavior are precisely why Zendaya, who also is an executive producer on "Euphoria," says the series should portray drug use, to fully reflect modern-day . The series isexecutive produced by Drake, along with manager Future the Prince. Maddy wishes to leave East Highland after the end of the school year, feeling there is nothing to keep her there. Cassie's stress makes Lexi wonder how her play will be received. The series' main character is Rue Bennett ( Zendaya ), a recovering teenage drug addict who struggles to find her place in the world. [149][150][151][152][153], In an interview with IndieWire, Labrinth stated of the soundtrack's religious undertones: "We spoke about using organs because of a lot of the religious influences in the show, especially with Rue. Hear from the cast and creator about the complex stories told in "Trouble Don't Last Always.". Maddy meets Nate at a motel. Euphoria premiered on June 16, 2019. Its a labor of love for all of us.. In 2006, Sam Levinson began drafting different versions of what eventually became Euphoria, based on his experience with drugs as a teenager. 1,337, This story has been shared 1,326 times. 943, This story has been shared 669 times. Stream It or Skip It: 'A Pinch of Portugal' on Hallmark, Where Heather Hemmens Accidentally Goes from Prep Chef to Celeb Chef, Stream It Or Skip It: Kiss, Kiss! on Netflix, a Polish Rom-Com With an Oogy Womanizer Protagonist. "[97], The series' premiere averaged 577,000 viewers in its time slot, a number that increased to one million after the same-night linear replay and preliminary viewing on HBO Go/Now. 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. 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). At Maddys birthday party, relationships are celebrated and questioned. He later confronts Nate, who responds by revealing he knows of his father's secret sexual exploits, including the video of him and Jules. At CinemaCon Thursday, Zendaya opened up about her connection to Holland and her role as MJ Watson while accepting the star of the year award. [49] The second episode was co-written and executive produced by Levinson and Hunter Schafer. [27] Levinson has also cited teenage anxiety as a whole as an influence for the series: "There is this consistent anxiety that I think exists in this generation that I think informed the whole filmmaking process. The play shows various significant events from Lexi's perspective, such as Rue's father's wake, Cassie's puberty, Rue's and Lexi's friendship, Cassie and Maddy's friendship, and Maddy and Nate's relationship. Retrieved January 26, 2021. [48] The second, "Fuck Anyone Who's Not a Sea Blob", premiered on January 24, 2021, and follows Jules's side of the story. With two songs submitted in the original music and lyrics category Elliots Song from the episode All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned for a Thing I Cannot Name (music and lyrics by Labrinth, and lyrics by Muzhda Zemar-McKenzie and Zendaya) and Im Tired from the episode You Who Cannot See, Think of Those Who Can (music and lyrics by Labrinth, and lyrics by Zendaya and Sam Levinson) she picked up two additional mentions. Zendaya earned four total nominations for this year's Emmy . "[91] On Metacritic, the episode has a weighted average score of 84 out of 100, based on 10 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". When it does roll out, HBO Max subscribers can watch Euphoria's new season for free on the streamer. With these nods, she also makes history as the first Black woman to earn Emmy nominations for acting and songwriting in the same year. Following the surprise,. [51], On February 4, 2022, HBO renewed the series for a third season. Spider-Man: No Way Home star Zendaya's box office success isn't impacting her future on Euphoria . Retrieved December 8, 2020. In the present, Rue develops a plan to hide her drug use from Jules and Gia. The actress currently has two movies in the works, the first being Challengers, a drama following three tennis players with a shared past who are coming together once more for an epic tournament to determine who will be the one true grand slam winner of them all. She frequently enters exploitative sexual relationships with her peers until she meets McKay. TheThings has affiliate and sponsored partnerships, so we receive a share of revenue from some of the external resources presented here. February 27, 2023 Euphoria features a talented cast of young rising stars, but the reality is Zendaya, who plays the notoriously unreliable narrator Rue Bennett, is the sun in the Euphoria. [52] In September 2022, HBO's CEO Casey Bloys said the series could go beyond four seasons, and would not end after season three. Rue attempts to blame Jules for her relapse, but Ali points out that Rue had been saving the pills she took, suggesting that she was never serious about staying clean. Zendaya)", "Official Soundtrack Albums Chart Top 50", Official screenplay for "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Euphoria_(American_TV_series)&oldid=1151473000, "The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Pee While Depressed", Cassie's parents get divorced when she is in her early teens. [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. How many episodes? [94], The series' second season received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the performances and visuals but criticizing the season's pace and characterization. [86] IndieWire's Ben Travers criticized the sexual content but appreciated Zendaya's performance, writing, "After seven of the eight episodes, Season 2 is exactly what a drama seeking to spark conversation fears most: It's skippable. Yesterday during the second weekend of Coachella, Zendaya made a surprise appearance during Labrinth's set, marking her first live performance in over seven years. 'Euphoria' director defends depictions of graphic teen sex", "Euphoria creator Sam Levinson on his controversial show: 'I hope it opens up a dialogue', "HBO Adds Mental Health Awareness Disclaimers Before, "Is 'Euphoria' in 'Game of Thrones' territory when it comes to viewership? [36] The series was renewed for a second season on July 11, 2019. Levinson has served as Euphoria's showrunner since its premiere, and has written every episode. [121] HBO defended the series against the Season 2 shoot allegations, writing: "The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority. Archived from the original on December 25, 2020. The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols. Nate cancels plans with Cassie to rekindle his relationship with Maddy. Zendaya was . Nate and Cassie have sex at the party and are nearly caught by Maddy. Zendaya marked her return to music in a show-stopping ensemble. [87] Tim Goodman of The Hollywood Reporter noted Zendaya's performance and the handling of the subject matter. Drake is an executive producer of HBO's Zendaya-starring drama Euphoria, and there's a rumor that he passed out "bags of cash" at the show's wrap party.Over a year after TMZ reported, via Euphoria . She takes drugs and hallucinates her father in a church. [63] On February 22, 2022, it was announced that Smith had quit the series after starring in two episodes of season 2. Jules goes to Rue's house and they kiss. After her mother and friends find her stealing from the Howards' house, Rue reveals Cassie's and Nate's relationship to Maddy and the others, causing chaos. [67] According to the California Film Commission, the first season of Euphoria received $8,378,000 in incentive tax credits. Composer Labrinth shares how the music of the series has evolved. 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. Kat has a sexual encounter with a clothing store clerk about whom she had previously fantasized. Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo, and Martha Kelly have also received Emmy nominations for their acting, with Domingo winning Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. RELATED: Even Zendaya Can't Help But To Laugh During These 'Euphoria' Outtakes. A Tourists Guide to Love Filming Locations: Where Was the Rachael Leigh Cook Movie Filmed? [132] The song "All for Us", performed by Labrinth and Zendaya, is hinted at throughout season 1 before being performed as a large musical number at the end of the season finale. Emmy-nominated composer and songwriter Labrinth looks back on working with Zendaya and . 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. 669, This story has been shared 668 times.