Euphoria producer Jeremy O. Harris provides an update about season 3, referencing the ongoing WGA strike. After season 2 exploded in popularity, Euphoria viewers have been seeking clarification about the HBO teen drama and wondering when it might return with new episodes. Though it had been reported that Euphoria season 3 was planned to begin filming this year, aiming for a potential 2024 release date, Harris is now making clear where the show stands by directly addressing Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav.
Speaking with Variety, Harris gave an update about Euphoria season 3 by making a major point about the writers’ strike for fair wages. The producer directly calls out Zaslav since HBO falls under Warner Bros. Discovery’s portfolio and says plainly that series creator Sam Levinson “is not a scab,” meaning he won’t go against the WGA by working on the teen drama. Harris also urged Zaslav to make a deal and help to end the strike. Read his full response below:
“All I’ll say is Sam Levinson is not a scab. He’s not a scab. David Zaslav, make a deal. That’s what I’ll say about Season 3 of ‘Euphoria.’ Make a deal, David. It’s easy. Just come to that table.”
What To Expect From Euphoria Season 3?
Specific story details about Euphoria season 3 remain unknown, though it’s confirmed that the character of Kat Hernandez is not returning after Barbie Ferreira announced her exit from the show. Zendaya, who plays Rue Bennett, has said that she’d be interested in stepping into the director’s chair. She also noted a desire to explore a series version that would examine life beyond high school.
This is in line with the five-year time-jump rumor for Euphoria season 3. Another hint is how Rue’s closing narration in the season 2 finale pointed out that the story won’t pick up where it left off. For now, Levinson’s new show, The Idol, is debuting on HBO on June 4. Several Europhia actors, meanwhile, have high-profile movie projects coming up, including Zendaya’s Dune: Part Two and Hunter Schafer’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
The comments by Harris are a needed reminder that shows like Euphoria would not be possible without writers. As those writers continue their strike for what they’ve called the continued insurance of writing as a viable career path, their hope is that big corporations like WBD can come to an agreement that ensures everyone is compensated and rewarded fairly for their work that helps to create the art that is enjoyed by many.
Source: Variety
This story originally appeared on Screenrant
