Summary
With over two years gone since the renewal was first announced for the show,Euphoriaseason 3 has finally gotten the go-ahead to begin filming. Created by Sam Levinson, the HBO drama has explored the lives of a group of highschoolers in a California town as they deal with everything from drug addiction to discovering their sexual identities and their intersecting relationships. Garnering rave reviews,Euphoriaseason 3 was announcedin February 2022, just a month after season 2’s premiere, though has seen a variety of delays due to creative reasons and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
The official Twitter account forEuphoriahas announced thatseason 3 of the hit show will officially begin filming in January 2025. Check out the announcement post below:
In addition to the announcement post,TheWraphas brought word that the entire main cast of original characters are expected to return for the next season. HBO’s EVP of Programming and Head of HBO Drama Series and Films, wrote about the filming start and cast return in the following statement:
I am thrilled that we are ready to begin production on Euphoria in January. We could not be happier with our creative partnership with Sam and this incredible cast. We look forward to bringing this new season of Euphoria to life for the fans.
Euphoria Season 3 Filming Start Is Great News (But Still Won’t Come For A While)
Following the lifting of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, the various stars of the show have offered hopefulupdates forEuphoriaseason 3, whilebehind-the-scenes reports have indicated that Levinson was re-shaping the seasonto accommodate the long gap and the actors' aging. The announcement does, however, come just a couple of months after it was reported that filming had been delayed indefinitely, even as HBO hoped for a 2025 return of the hit teen drama.
What Is Going On With Euphoria Season 3? Delay & Cast Problems Explained
Euphoria fans have been anxiously awaiting season 3 for a long time, and it sounds like they will have to wait even longer after additional delays.
But whileEuphoriaseason 3’s filming startconfirmation does indicate that the wait for the show’s return won’t be as painful as it has been for fans of the show,it still likely won’t be back on the screen in time for its previous 2025 release window. Filming for season 2 took upwards of eight months due to COVID-19 production restrictions, but even with those safety measures not being as prevalent in current productions, it seems likely that season 3 will take nearly as long to film.
Given there was then a two-month gap between the end of season 2’s filming and premiere date, it seems likely thatEuphoriaseason 3 won’t premiere until early 2026. There is a possibility that Levinson could work with his editors throughout production to ensure a quicker turnaround time and bring the show back for a late 2025 release. However, with how attentive to detail he’s known for being in previous seasons,it seems more likely that he and HBO will aim for a release roughly a year after filming begins.
Euphoria
Cast
Euphoria is a teen drama created by Sam Levinson and starring Zendaya, Maude Apatow, and Angus Cloud. The series deals with the dark reality of a drug-addicted teen on her road to recovery as she faces a multitude of challenges and issues.
