The alleged rift between the star and the creator of her TV series Euphoria has been revealed, explaining why the new season has been delayed.
Euphoria star Angus Cloud has died at the age of 25, just weeks after the death of his father.
New report from Hollywood Reporter It reveals that series creator Sam Levinson’s dedication HBO disaster idol It caused tension between him and the series’ star Zendaya.
Zendaya and Levinson “were like thieves” during seasons one and two of the show, a production source told the magazine. tranceShe noted that the actress “found him an inspiring director and knew she was embodying his character” while playing Roy, a character struggling with addiction and maintaining sobriety (Levinson went to rehab at age 19 for drug addiction).
However, while Levinson devoted more time to idol – The miniseries starring The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp that was canceled after one season – More than expected, “Zendaya’s frustration has increased,” Rich Reports say Levinson “has not yet delivered the scripts.” trance Season 3.
This allegedly led to her seeking a meeting with HBO CEO Casey Bloys and head of drama Francesca Orci.
Zendaya’s secret feud with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson has been revealed in a new report. Photo: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
American director Sam Levinson, Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd. Photo: Loic Finance/AFP
for every Richexplosive material rolling stone Report for idol But last March, things got worse when some claimed the show had become “sexual torture porn.”
Shortly after the series was released, HBO released a statement, writing that “the team made creative changes that they felt were in the best interest of the production, cast and crew.”
The Weeknd also called the report “irrelevant.”
Because Zendaya worked with Levinson on trance, The two-time Emmy Award-winning actress was “overwhelmed by the fan reactions,” according to RichAlthough he did not want Levinson involved in idol She has no role in the show herself.
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Zendaya has twice won an Emmy for best drama actress for her work on Euphoria. Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP
The meeting between Zendaya, Levinson, Bloy and Orci reportedly didn’t resolve any tensions, as one source explained, “They went from being so close, they couldn’t fix it.”
Another point of conflict revolves around Levinson’s wife, Ashley, who Zendaya reportedly doesn’t want to be the show’s sole executive producer.
However, one source blamed Zendaya for focusing on her own film career and halting production. trance.
Fans have been waiting for the third season of Euphoria. Photo: Courtesy of HBO
Fans have been eagerly awaiting the third season of Euphoria, with the second season set to premiere in February 2022.
HBO announced earlier this month that filming is set to begin in January 2025, diverse.
decision maker HBO has been contacted for additional comment, but did not receive a response by the time of publication.
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