Regarding Euphoria returning to HBO, even Zendaya has no idea about the future of the popular Gen Z show.
Zendaya told Variety during the Los Angeles premiere of her new sports romance thriller, “Challengers,” that she has no say as to when production will ratchet up again. She’s credited as an executive producer, but it’s still not her call. She said: “I am not in charge. But, of course, if it’s right for the characters and everything turns out the way it should, of course. But it’s beyond me.”
Zendaya’s ambiguity comes just weeks after HBO officially announced that season 3 of Euphoria would be postponed. The Warner Discovery network made it clear that they are committed to shooting a new season in the future, but they were also committed to supporting the series stars’ pursuit of other opportunities while they figure things out about Euphoria.
On that note, Hollywood’s Euphoria cast is hot right now. Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie Howard, starred in 3 films in the past six months alone, to varied levels of success. Hunter Schafer, who plays Zendaya’s romantic interest, starred in last year’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, a box-office blockbuster. And, of course, Zendaya starred in Dune: Part 2 and has many other high-profile projects coming up; it’s safe to say Euphoria or not; Zendaya and company are doing just fine.
Euphoria actress Nika King says she has been unable to pay her rent for six months due to show delays.
King plays the Leslie Bennett, the mom of Zendaya’s character, Rue. Speaking on Instagram, King revealed she has no clue when the project is coming, citing Zendaya is at fashion week, and she has had trouble booking shows.
“People are like, ‘We need Season 3.’ I’m like, ‘Bitch, I need Season 3, too!’ I haven’t paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘Bitch, come home! I need you. Mama need you.’”
She added, “I thought my career was on the rise after ‘Euphoria.’ I thought I was good. It don’t work that way.”
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Nika King on the status of ‘EUPHORIA’ season 3:
“I don’t know… it’s like one of those things, people are like ‘We need season three,’ and i’m like ‘B-tch I need season three, I haven’t paid my rent in six months!”
Nika King, who plays Zendaya’s mom in Euphoria has revealed that she has not been able to afford rent for six months. Furthermore, she has struggled to find work outside of the show. Speaking at a standup event this week, King revealed she is six months behind on her rent due Euphoria‘s intermittent filming schedule, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and her struggle to book other gigs in the meantime.
Euphoria has been on an inconsistent filming schedule for the last year or so. Whether it was due to the death of cast member Angus Cloud, the aforementioned Hollywood strikes, or other issues, the work on season three has been slow. Furthermore, the reason that King is struggling financially is because actors are only paid for the work they do. This is instead of actors because paid as a salaried employee. If the cameras aren’t rolling, they aren’t getting paid. While people like Zendaya can likely weather this, it’s a much harsher reality for people like King.
Family Of Late Euphoria Star Sued For Unpaid Debts
Meanwhile, the estate of aforementioned Cloud has been sued by multiple parties over a number of outstanding debts. Plaintiffs include Cloud’s manager Diomi Cordero, who is reportedly owed over $94,000, and Verizon, who is reportedly owed over $4,000. These suits list Cloud’s mother Lisa as the primary defendant as she is the sole executor of her son’s estate.
Cloud died last year as a result of an accidental overdose. Cloud passed away on July 31, less than a week after he buried his father in Ireland. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways. Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss. The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health. We hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence,” his family wrote in a statement at the time.
Jacob Elordi’s ascent in the acting world is a narrative of raw talent, compelling performances, and a rapidly rising profile in Hollywood. Equity Atlas stated that by 2024, his notable roles in film and television have culminated in a net worth of $8 million. His financial success does not solely define Elordi’s journey. It’s a story of artistic growth and the establishment of a significant presence in the competitive landscape of modern cinema.
From Teen Heartthrob To Versatile Actor: Elordi’s Career Evolution
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 04: (L-R) Sofia Coppola, Priscilla Presley, Cailee Spaeny and. Jacob Elordi attend a red carpet for the movie “Priscilla” at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. on September 04, 2023 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
Jacob Elordi first garnered international attention with his role in the hit Netflix film The Kissing Booth. His portrayal of the charismatic love interest captured the hearts of a young audience, propelling him into the limelight. However, his role in the critically acclaimed HBO series Euphoria showcased his range as an actor. In this series, Elordi’s complex and nuanced performance earned him praise. It demonstrated his ability to tackle challenging and diverse characters. This versatility has led to various roles in both independent films and major Hollywood productions. This cemented his reputation as a talented and adaptable actor.
Beyond The Camera: Elordi’s Personal Interests & Ventures
VENICE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 04: Jacob Elordi attends a red carpet for the movie. “Priscilla” at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 04, 2023 in Venice, Italy. (Photo by Kate Green/Getty Images)
Outside of his acting career, Jacob Elordi is known for his passion for photography and involvement in social causes. His interest in photography showcases his artistic sensibilities beyond acting and provides a window into his personal life and interests. Elordi’s involvement in charitable activities and advocacy for mental health awareness adds another dimension to his public image. This shows his commitment to using his platform for positive impact.
Jacob Elordi: Building A Legacy In Film & Beyond
Jacob Elordi and Barry Keoghan at the premiere of “Saltburn” held at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on November 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty Images)
Reflecting on Jacob Elordi’s $8 million net worth in 2024, it is evident that his impact transcends monetary achievement. A dedication to his craft marks his journey in the film industry, a willingness to explore complex roles, and an emerging influence in Hollywood. Elordi’s career trajectory from a teen actor in a popular Netflix film to a respected performer in critically acclaimed projects is a testament to his evolving talent and ambition.
Angus Cloud’s mom, Lisa, revealed the Euphoria actor’s final words during an interview with PEOPLE published on Monday. The update comes after his death was ruled an accidental overdose from “a lethal combination of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and more,” according to TMZ. Cloud was found dead in his family’s home in July.
“‘I love you, mama. You’re the best,’” Lisa recalled Cloud saying. “‘I’ll see you in the morning.’” Of the ruling on his death, she added: “It was predominantly the central nervous system depressants. It started to slow his heart and slow his breathing. He got tired from lack of oxygen. Everything just slowed down, and eventually his heart stopped and he went to sleep. But he didn’t kill himself.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Colman Domingo, Eric Dane, Zendaya, Sam Levinson, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Dominic Fike, Maude Apatow, Austin Abrams, and Angus Cloud attend HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO)
In the wake of his passing, tons of people Cloud has worked with over the years spoke out with tributes for the late actor. Euphoria star Zendaya remarked that Cloud was “like a little brother instantly; ironic because we played characters with the exact opposite dynamic. I’m lucky because I got to experience the most beautiful parts of him. I got to watch him create and I got to watch him discover the fact that he was an actor. A damn good one at that, and as many times as I would tell him or compliment his performance, I don’t think he ever truly believed it.”
In addition to his role as Fezco in Euphoria, Cloud also had small roles in North Hollywood (2021) and The Line (2023). Additionally, he appeared in music videos from Noah Cyrus, Juice Wrld, Becky G, and Karol G. Cloud was just 25 years old at the time of his death.
Angus Cloud, best known for his role as Fezco on HBO’s Euphoria, tragically passed away on July 31, 2023. The Alameda County Coroner’s office has officially unveiled his cause of death as “acute intoxication.” Angus Cloud’s Cause Of Death Revealed The cause of death of rising Euphoria star Angus Cloud has been revealed. The Alameda […]
Angus Cloud, the late Euphoria star who passed away, earlier this month, did not leave behind a note with his death, according to TMZ. The outlet cites multiple law enforcement sources involved in his death investigation. The 911 call placed to the family’s house noted a “possible overdose.”
Despite the 911 call, some fans initially theorized that Cloud’s death was a suicide. The statement confirming his passing referenced that he had been dealing with mental health struggles in the wake of his father’s recent passing. “Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence,” the family said.
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Zendaya and Angus Cloud attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair)
Cloud’s mom, Lisa, later clarified that she did not believe her son to have died by suicide. She wrote in a statement: “I don’t know if or what he may have put in his body after that. I only know that he put his head on the desk where he was working on art project’s, fell asleep and didn’t wake up. We may find out that he overdosed accidentally and tragically, but it’s abundantly clear that he did not intend to check out of this world.”
Cloud was 25 years old at the time of his death. In addition to his role as Fezco on Euphoria, he also had small roles in the independent films North Hollywood and The Line. Additionally, he made appearances in music videos for Noah Cyrus, Juice Wrld, Becky G, and Karol G. Those that worked with him spoke highly of the experience following his death. Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Drake, and more out spoke out with tributes in recent weeks. Be on the lookout for more information on the investigation into Cloud’s death on HotNewHipHop.
The cast and crew of Euphoria are still processing the news of Angus Cloud’s sudden death, not to mention his friends, family, and fans. Those close to the late star have been sharing their favourite memories with him via social media. Since the news broke, his mother, Lisa Cloud, has been doing her part to keep the community updated. She’s already made it known that she doesn’t think her son intentionally took his own life. Rather, she believes that he may have fallen victim to an accidental overdose.
Aside from that bit of news, Lisa also shared an old casting video for Euphoria that the talent agent who first scouted Angus shared with her. “This was just sent to me by Jennifer Venditti who scouted Angus in Brooklyn. It’s his first tape,” Lisa wrote on Facebook earlier this week. “After this was seen by the creators of Euphoria, he was asked to read for Fezco. It really captures my son’s extraordinary spirit,” Angus’ mom added.
Angus Cloud’s Memory Lives on Thanks to His Mother, Lisa
Angus Cloud attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO)
In the six-minute video, the creative describes himself as “goofy” while talking to the camera. “We call it pepping, when you just engage in any random spontaneous activity, so we’ll just leave out the house and just find a whole lot of fun stuff to do,” Cloud shared when detailing his hobbies. As for his music preferences, the actor shared, “I like all good music, whatever pleases my ears, but I tend to listen to hip-hop. I don’t exactly know why, it just sounds the best to me.”
They may have physical similarities, and both suffered a tragic fate in the end, but prior to his passing, Angus Cloud promised to never portray Mac Miller in a biopic. Read everything that the late 25-year-old had to say at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.
Billie Eilish paid tribute to Angus Cloud during her Lollapalooza set, last week, just days after the Euphoria star’s tragic passing. While reflecting on the 25-year-old’s death, Eilish instructed the audience to be grateful for those around them.
“R.I.P. Angus Cloud, everybody,” Eilish told the crowd. “Tell somebody next to you you’re grateful for them,” she added. “I want us all to be grateful and aware of what we have.” Eilish also performed her and Labrinth’s song, “Never Felt So Alone,” which was featured on the soundtrack to Euphoria’s second season.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 03: Billie Eilish performs onstage during Lollapalooza at Grant Park on August 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images for ABA)
Cloud passed away at his family’s house in Oakland, California, on July 31. His family confirmed his death in a statement, noting that he buried his late father the week before. Eilish is far from the first celebrity to speak out on Cloud’s passing. Several of his Euphoria co-stars have already shared tributes on social media. Maude Apatow wrote on Instagram: “Angus was the funniest person ever. I would get so excited to see on the schedule that we would be working together because I knew we’d have the best day, laughing so hard. He was the sweetest and made everyone around him so happy. He was just the best. Words can’t really capture how magical of a person he was. My heart is broken.”
Zendaya also reflected on her friendship with Cloud. “Words are not enough to describe the infinite beauty that is Angus (Conor). I’m so grateful I got the chance to know him in this life, to call him a brother, to see his warm kind eyes and bright smile, or hear his infectious cackle of a laugh (I’m smiling now just thinking of it),” she said in her post. “I know people use this expression often when talking about folks they love… ‘they could light up any room they entered’ but boy let me tell you, he was the best at it. I’d like to remember him that way. For all of the boundless light, love and joy he always managed to give us. I’ll cherish every moment.”
On July 31, Euphoria actor Angus Cloud passed away at 25. Cloud rose to fame on the HBO series, playing a character named Fezco. Fez was many viewers’ favorite character due to his relaxed attitude – a large contrast to the rest of the drama on the show. Cloud’s career took off after gaining his role on Euphoria through almost pure happenstance. He landed a role in a movie called North Hollywood, had been cast in some yet-to-be-released projects, and also appeared in several music videos. On the day of his passing, his co-stars and those who knew him shared tribute posts, celebrating his kind and genuine personality. To celebrate his career, we gathered seven of his character’s best moments on Euphoria.
7. Season 2, Episode 5: “Stand Still Like The Hummingbird”
This is a brief scene from Angus Cloud’s character on Euphoria, but it’s still an impactful one. In this episode, Zendaya’s character Rue goes to a variety of places in an attempt to escape going to rehab. One of the places she visits is Fezco’s house. Fez tells her he can’t sell her anything because he doesn’t keep anything in the house anymore. He allows her to use his bathroom and offers any assistance he can. Rue searches the house anyway and goes through the medications Fez’s grandmother is on. Her desperation saddens Fez, and her shoving him only makes him even more upset and disappointed. His ability to remove her from the house forcefully but without harm shows his care for her while also doing what needed to be done in the situation.
6. Season 1, Episode 2: “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy”
Angus Cloud does not have a lot of dialogue in this scene of Euphoria, but that’s what makes it so powerful. Zendaya’s character, Rue, visits Fezco and while she is visiting, his associate Mouse comes over. Mouse is there to distribute to Fez but takes an interest in Rue. Fez says Rue is like a sister to him which causes Mouse to treat her in a predatory way. Fez tries to keep the situation as calm as possible as a gun is hidden beside him on the couch. Mouse coaxes Rue to try fentanyl, and she does in hopes he will leave her alone. Fez tells him he doesn’t want Rue to try it, but Mouse ignores him and then forces him to pay for it. Fez remains calm throughout all of this. It’s a moment where his subtle acting adds to the scene’s intensity.
5. Season 2, Episode 3: “Ruminations: Big & Little Bullys”
For many people, this scene from Euphoria with Fez is their favorite due to the creative blend of situational and even physical comedy and irony. Cal, Nate’s Dad, discovers where Fezco lives and parks in front of his house. Ashtray greets him, Fez’s much younger brother, who is holding a shotgun. Cal ends up restrained in a chair and they confront him about why he’s bothering them. Ashtray hits him with the stock of the shotgun multiple times as a result of frustration. Cal thinks Fez has something of his and makes some confessions. Fez shares he genuinely has no idea what Cal is talking about, and their mutual confusion is where the comedy comes in. Fez’s friend Faye reacts to everything in the background, and her commentary adds to the scene’s comedy.
4. Season 1, Episode 7: “The Trials & Tribulations Of Trying To Pee While Depressed”
This scene from Euphoria is a setup for something else that happens with Cloud’s character in our list. Fezco, who works at the gas station, speaks to Nate directly about other events on the show. Nate, as his character often does, tries to take control of the situation and establish dominance. Fez is unphased and reiterates his point by directly saying he will kill Nate if he continues what he’s doing with the other characters. Many viewers praised Fez’s ability to maintain control of the situation while remaining calm and not stooping to Nate’s level. There’s also a small dose of situational comedy and irony, with Fez telling Nate the total for his purchase directly after saying he will kill him.
3. Season 2, Episode 8: “All My Life, My Heart Has Yearned For A Thing I Cannot Name”
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Zendaya and Angus Cloud attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair)
Among the chaos of Euphoria, Fezco was given several wholesome scenes. Many, if not all of them, included the character Lexi. Viewers of the show celebrated these scenes for how intimate and drama free they were. In this scene, the two of them simply have a wholesome conversation about their future plans, interests in life, and how they view human connections. The scene is creatively edited to show them talking over the course of several days. Their outfits and activities change, but they remain talking on the phone together. This shows how the two bonded over time and were able to connect despite all the chaos around them. It’s a moment where Fez’s character exists far outside of the drug dealer persona as we see who he is as a person – specifically, a person with a heart.
2. Season 2, Episode 6: “A Thousand Little Trees Of Blood”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 05: Angus Cloud attends HBO’s “Euphoria” Season 2 Photo Call at Goya Studios on January 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO)
Euphoria is a show where other media is sometimes mentioned, and Angus Cloud’s Fezco is one of the characters who do this most. Moments like this help the show feel like it truly is happening in the real world despite the artistic cinematography and Rue’s presence as an unreliable omniscient narrator. In this scene, the two characters bond over the movie Stand By Me, which Fez shares is one of his favorites. Hearing this was surprising to not only Lexi, but viewers of the show, too, considering Fez’s background. They watch the movie and sing the title song from it together. They also hold hands briefly during this moment. Fez says that the song “goes hard” is a moment that shows how he and Lexi have a connection that separates them from all the other characters.
1. Season 2, Episode 1: “Trying To Get To Heaven Before They Close The Door”
This is many viewers’ favorite moment from Fez on Euphoria. It’s also the payoff and follow-up to another scene on our list. While no “perfect” characters exist in Euphoria, some are worse than others. Seeing these characters get what’s coming to them was satisfying for many viewers. With this scene being in the Season 2 premiere, viewers got something they had wanted for a long time right out of the gate. Party scenes on Euphoria often have pivotal moments, and this was one of the biggest ones. Fez physically confronts Nate, who, again, is many viewers’ most hated character. Fez hits him in the head with a bottle and punches him multiple times. Viewers felt this was what Nate’s character deserved considering all the harm he had done to other characters on the show.
What were some of your favorite moments with Fezco on Euphoria? Let us know in the comments section.
