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Season 3 of the HBO drama series Euphoria has been much awaited by fans, but the wait has been protracted and full of uncertainty. Recent accounts highlight the causes of the delay and point to a strained relationship between lead actress Zendaya and producer Sam Levinson.
Although at first it was said that filming for Euphoria Season 3 would start in January 2025, the production of the show seems to be running across more difficulties. A thorough investigation by The Hollywood Reporter indicates that Zendaya and Levinson's relationship has grown tense, resulting in notable delays in the start of the next season.
The paper draws attention to a number of elements fueling the divide between the two Levinson's emphasis on his new HBO series, The Idol, which apparently caused a delay in finishing scripts for Euphoria Season 3, is one major problem. This annoyed Zendaya, who portrays Rue Bennett on the show, which causes her to voice worries to top Hbo officials Casey Bloys and Francesca Orsi.
After a March 2023 Rolling Stone article revealed a poisonous work environment on the set of The Idol, Zendaya's unhappiness grew even more as crew members called it "sexual torture porn." Zendaya was not involved with The Idol, but she was caught in the bad press and under pressure to cut ties to Levinson.
The report also shows that Zendaya and Levinson's relationship reached a low point, which led to a meeting with Hbo officials trying to mend the two and go over artistic ideas for Euphoria Season 3. These attempts, though, proved fruitless.
One source said Zendaya worries about Sam's wife Ashley Levinson being the only executive producer on Euphoria Season 3. Zendaya is not alone in this worry since other people engaged in the show have same feelings.
One should be aware that the claimed tension has a counter-narrative. One unidentified source says Zendaya's priorities are her film career, especially following her well-publicized roles in the Dune franchise and Challengers. According to this source, Zendaya's dedication to the show is less than what first seems.
The report does, however, suggest that Zendaya and Levinson's relationship is gradually getting better since both of them are dedicated to discovering the proper artistic direction for Euphoria Season 3.
Some cast members have expressed their want to come back for Euphoria Season 3 in spite of continuous difficulties. Playing Cassie Howard, Sydney Sweeney apparently has strong feelings about Sam Levinson's work and is ready to reinterpret her part. Though a source notes his commitment as "ambivalent," Jacob Elordi, who plays Nate Jacobs, is also confirmed to be returning.
The direction Euphoria Season 3 is yet unknown. The production schedule is still unknown even if the creative differences between Zendaya and Sam Levinson seem to be gradually settling. Fans could have to wait much longer for the much awaited new season.