00:00Fans of Euphoria received devastating news this week as actress Storm Reid announced
00:05she will not be returning to the show for season three.
00:08The third season of Euphoria has been riddled with delays, scheduling issues, mysteries,
00:13and of course, in true Euphoria fashion, drama.
00:16A large chunk of this drama specifically has involved rumors surrounding the show's writer
00:21and director, Sam Levinson.
00:23Back in 2022, as the second season of Euphoria was rolling out, unconfirmed whispers of a
00:28feud between Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat, and Sam Levinson started swirling.
00:33The rumors exploded after an anonymous source submitted a tip to Celebrity Gossip Account
00:38to Moi, claiming that Ferreira and Levinson were beefing on set, which resulted in Kat's
00:43lines being cut and Ferreira walking off.
00:46However, while appearing on the Armchair Expert podcast in 2023, Ferreira shut down these
00:51rumors, sharing,
00:52I actually did not walk off set.
00:55I did sprain my ankle once and I had to go get an x-ray.
00:58Maybe that's what they mean.
00:59While this beef seems to just be a rumor, Ferreira announced in August of 2022 that
01:03she would not be returning for season three, and that it was a mutual decision.
01:08However, back in July of this year, there were also rumors swirling that leading lady
01:12Zendaya, who was an advocate for Levinson in the past, was frustrated with the director.
01:18According to an article from The Hollywood Reporter, Zendaya had allegedly been frustrated
01:22with Levinson after he devoted more time to the idol than planned, leaving Euphoria somewhat
01:27neglected.
01:28The star was allegedly so bothered by the way things were going with Euphoria towards
01:33the end of season two, she set up a meeting with HBO executives.
01:37Despite this, HBO execs remain firm in their commitment to a Euphoria season three, assuring
01:42that filming will begin in January of 2025.
01:45However, another wrench has just been thrown into the mix.
01:49Actress Storm Reid, known for playing Rue's little sister, Gia, on the show, just announced
01:54that she's done with Euphoria and won't be back for season three.
01:57While at the Governor's Awards on November 17th, Reid revealed to Rotten Tomatoes,
02:02"'Unfortunately, Gia's not returning to the third season, but I am so, so indebted
02:06to the cast and crew of that show, to HBO.
02:10Euphoria's a really special thing and I'm so glad that that's a part of my legacy
02:13and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon.
02:16I can't wait to see what season three has in store."
02:19Despite Reid's optimism, fans shared their disappointment online.
02:22Many commenting on the show's struggle to make it to a season three, and some wondering
02:26if Euphoria can ever return to what it once was.
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