It’s been two years since followers tuned in for brand new episodes of Euphoria, however the await Season 3 is nearly over. Or no less than, the await filming is nearly over. After the HBO hit had delayed manufacturing quite a few instances, it was introduced over the summer time that Euphoria Season 3 was set to kick off manufacturing in January 2025. Nevertheless, whereas many of the forged can be returning, Storm Reid has revealed she is not going to be reprising her function.
Reid starred in Euphoria as Gia Bennett, the youthful sister of Zendaya’s Rue. Identical to a few of her fellow castmates, she’s been holding busy throughout the hiatus, starring in tasks like The Final of Us. However a return to Euphoria isn’t within the playing cards. Whereas on the Governors Awards, the actress informed Rotten Tomatoes that Gia isn’t coming again, however she additionally shared her pleasure for the long-awaited season:
I’m very excited for Season 3. Sadly, Gia’s not returning for the third season. However I’m so, so indebted to the forged and the crew of that present, to HBO. Euphoria’s a very particular factor, and I’m so glad that that’s part of my legacy and that I used to be part of such a cultural phenomenon. I’m perpetually grateful, perpetually indebted, and I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in retailer. I’m very excited.
It’s disappointing that Reid gained’t be returning, particularly since her scenes with Zendaya have been so heartwarming and highly effective. Nevertheless, I am additionally simply excited that she’s nonetheless enthusiastic about what’s to come back.
The explanation for Reid not reprising her function is unknown, as she didn’t dive into specifics. Nevertheless, the approaching time bounce might have one thing to do with it. It was beforehand revealed that Euphoria Season 3 will bounce forward. As of now, not an excessive amount of is understood about it, and Zendaya’s current replace proved she didn’t know a lot about it both. So, there are really a variety of query marks surrounding what’s to come back in the meanwhile.
Whereas we do not know a lot concerning the story that is to come back, we do know who will and will not be there. Together with Reid, the Euphoria forged will not characteristic Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez after Season 2 gave her much less display time. Additionally, following Angus Cloud’s demise, individuals are ready to see how the present will go with out Fezco.
No different forged modifications have been introduced, with Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow among the many anticipated actors to return. It wouldn’t be shocking if extra casting modifications have been introduced within the coming weeks as manufacturing prepares to begin. Nevertheless, hopefully, nobody else leaves.
Whether or not Reid will nonetheless have an opportunity to return sooner or later is unclear. It does sound like she has no hatred towards Euphoria, so her exit doubtless had one thing to do with the story or the actress’s schedule. It is perhaps too early to consider future seasons, particularly because it’s taking so lengthy for Season 3, however one can at all times hope that Gia will come again.
A premiere date for Season 3 of Euphoria has not been revealed, however with filming beginning in January, followers can in all probability count on it late on the 2025 TV schedule or in early 2026. As soon as filming does begin, although, issues will hopefully be transferring quick and extra particulars can be launched, however individuals must stay affected person, no less than for now.