Season 3 of Euphoria is expanding by bringing back Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and more OG stars — while also bringing in newcomers including Sharon Stone, Anna Van Patten and Rosalía.
Euphoria, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the next batch of episodes to air.
Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, also prolonged the delay.
Since season 2 concluded, the cast went through a loss when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose. The show is expected to address the fate of his character, Fezco, while Eric Dane‘s Cal made an appearance in the trailer one month after the actor’s death following a battle with ALS. He was 53.
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“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in a speech at the season 3 premiere in April 2026.
He continued: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”
Levinson also explained how the show will pay tribute on screen.
“There are a lot of scenes where people are either talking to him on the phone,” he told Variety about the decision for Fez to still be part of the story. “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”
Scroll down to see who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast:
Zendaya
It wouldn’t be Euphoria without Zendaya, who is back on the show.
Hunter Schafer
Hunter Schafer has not yet appeared on screen in season 3 but will be back.
Maude Apatow
Maude Apatow also returned in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Eric Dane
Before his death, Eric Dane filmed scenes for Euphoria’s third season.
Alexa Demie
Alexa Demie is back on Euphoria as well.
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi is back on the hit HBO series.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney reprised her role as Cassie in season 3.
Colman Domingo
Based on the season 3 premiere, Colman Domingo is back in a larger capacity in season 3.
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Season 3 introduced Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje in a key role during the premiere.
Martha Kelly
Rue’s biggest challenge in season 3 has been the return of Laurie, who is played by Martha Kelly.
Chloe Cherry
Chloe Cherry returned as Faye in season 3 of the hit HBO series.
Toby Wallace
The season 3 premiere introduced Toby Wallace as Faye’s love interest and drug dealer Wayne.
Jessica Treska
Jessica Treska had a scene-stealing role in the season 3 premiere of Euphoria.
Anna Van Patten
Grace Van Patten’s sister has a role in season 3.
