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As I’m sure you know, Hunter got her big break playing Jules on HBO’s Euphoria, starring alongside the likes of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and Alexa Demie.
Season 2 of Euphoria aired in early 2022, and despite its immense popularity, it’s been unclear for a while whether or not the show will ever return for its previously confirmed third season.
From alleged feuds and strike delays to tragic deaths and allegations of a “toxic” environment on set, a lot has happened to bring the show’s future into question repeatedly.
And, as the core cast members’ careers have continued to flourish away from the beloved high school drama, Euphoria’s creator, Sam Levinson, has only found himself at the center of more controversy.
Most notably, in July 2023, the show’s cast and crew were rocked by the sudden death of Angus Cloud, who played the beloved character Fezco.
Now, speaking on the latest episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Hunter got seriously emotional while discussing the future of Euphoria following Angus’s death.
“Here’s the real tea. A lot has happened… It’s hard to talk about,” she said when host Alex Cooper asked about the status of Season 3. “We’ve had deaths… I’m going to get emotional,” she said, struggling to hold back her tears.
Angus’s death was not the only loss for the Euphoria cast and crew. In November 2023, Kevin Turen, who produced the show alongside Sam, died suddenly from multiple heart issues.
“Obviously, I’m still coming to qualms with what’s happened — losing people that we really loved and were a part of this family,” Hunter said, referring to Angus and Kevin. “If we do go back, that’s going to be tough.”
Hunter’s comments come just two weeks after the Hollywood Reporter published an article detailing the alleged fallout between Sam Levinson and Zendaya, which is said to have played a part in the Season 3 delay.
Sam and Zendaya are now apparently healing their relationship and working together to develop new ideas for Euphoria’s future. In July, HBO confirmed that Season 3 will start production in January 2025 — although whether that actually happens remains to be seen.