Euphoria Production of the third season has officially begun.
According to HBO, the long-delayed third season of the Emmy-winning drama will begin filming in January 2025, with all of the main cast returning.
Well, almost all. TV’s hottest show has lost one of its biggest stars after its second season.
Barbie Ferreira quits ‘Euphoria’: Her surprising announcement
In August 2022, Barbie Ferrera announced that she would no come back for Euphoric Season 3 airs on HBO, surprising fans of the beloved series.
Yes, people have been waiting for this show to come back for how long!
“For four years I have played the most special and mysterious character, Kate, and now I have to say a tearful goodbye,” the actress wrote on Instagram Stories.
This amazing post features fan art of the Barbie character’s cam girl alter ego.
She added:
“I hope that many of you will be able to see yourself in her as I do, the joy she brings to you, and see her journey to become the character she is today.”
Before signing, Ferreira stressed that she was pouring all her “care and love into herself” and wanted her fans to “feel it,” she wrote:
“I hope that many of you will be able to see yourself in her as I do, the joy she brings to you, and see her journey to become the character she is today.”
Why Barbie quit hit show before season 3
As early as February 2022, there were rumors on the Internet that the actress and Euphoria Creator Sam Levinson clashed during filming of the show’s second season.
then, daily beast Ferreira reportedly stormed off the set at one point.
Ferreira later came forward to say that these claims were not true. Insider Interview in a month.
EuphoriaMeanwhile, after a critically acclaimed first year, the show enjoyed breakout success in its second season.
According to TheWrap, season two averaged 16 million viewers, including delayed viewing.
Ferrera made her debut in 2019 as Kate, a plus-size high school student seeking to feel empowered by her body in the age of technology.
In season 2, Kate’s character’s storyline included a lie about a terminal illness so she could break up with her too-too-good boyfriend Ethan (Austin Abrams), but the plot didn’t go over well with many viewers. welcome.
How her story with “Euphoria” ended
the actress explained That incision, Responding to criticism of last season’s situation:
“Kate’s journey this season is more visceral and mysterious for viewers. She’s secretly going through many existential crises.
“She’s kind of losing her mind — just like everyone else this season. The theme is that everyone’s a little crazy.
As you can see below, the star’s departure has so far caused shock and sadness on social media:
HBO responded to rumors of a toxic work environment on the show. Euphoria Set by published statement type March.
“The well-being of the cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority. Production is in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols,” the message reads.
“It’s not uncommon for series filming to be complicated, and COVID-19 protocols add another layer. We maintain open lines of communication with all industry associations, including SAG-AFTRA.
“No formal inquiry was ever made.”
