It’s no secret that Euphoria has become more than just a TV show it’s a whole vibe. The series has embedded itself into the fabric of pop culture, from Instagram memes to Reddit conspiracies and Twitter rants that could rival any dissertation. And even though fans have been stuck in a Euphoria drought for what feels like forever, the show is still as alive as ever in internet debates and discussions. Well, good news, fellow Rue-watchers Zendaya is finally giving us some tasty tidbits about Euphoria’s highly anticipated third season, and let’s just say, it sounds like a whole new ballgame.
Zendaya recently appeared on The Awardist podcast from Entertainment Weekly and spilled the beans (okay, maybe not the whole jar) on what’s coming next for our favorite dysfunctional gang. The big headline? A time jump! That’s right, Rue and the crew are about to age out of their high school woes and step into the messy world of adulting. “There’s only so much high school drama you can deal with,” Zendaya said, adding that the upcoming season will delve into how childhood baggage and those teenage roller-coaster years bleed into adulthood.
Sounds like we’re in for a treat of introspection and chaotic self-discovery but like, in Euphoria style, which means plenty of glitter and gasps, no doubt. While Zendaya didn’t go too deep into specifics, she made it clear that this leap in time was necessary. “It had to happen,” she said, probably echoing the thoughts of every high schooler who’s ever felt too old for this. The transition marks a huge shift, and it’s clear the creators are cooking up something fresh. But here’s the kicker Zendaya herself admitted she doesn’t know too much about Season 3 just yet. Yes, the Rue Bennett is just as in the dark as we are.
Now, let’s talk rumors. Earlier this year, the Euphoria fandom was set ablaze with whispers of drama behind the scenes specifically between Zendaya and showrunner Sam Levinson. Word on the street was that their once “thick as thieves” relationship took a nosedive when Levinson became too absorbed in his other project, The Idol. His attention shift left Season 3 scripts gathering dust while Zendaya was left twiddling her thumbs (probably while wearing those epic Rue hoodies). But if you were hoping for some real-life soap opera drama here, the tea isn’t as piping as you think. It seems like the two have kissed and made up (in a professional sense, of course), with the time jump idea being a brainchild of their renewed collaboration.
And, just to add another layer to the Zendaya-Levinson connection, let’s not forget that Rue’s character was partly inspired by Levinson’s own experiences with addiction. So yeah, their creative partnership runs deep. Sure, we all loved watching Zendaya’s Emmy-winning portrayal of Rue, but it’s comforting to know that her respect for Levinson’s vision has helped steer this tumultuous ship. There’s something almost poetic about their behind-the-scenes journey mirroring the raw, emotional messiness we’ve come to expect from Euphoria itself.
But while Zendaya has cleared the air on the big-time jump, the mystery of Season 3 remains as hazy as the glitter clouds floating around Cassie’s carnival makeup. Fans will no doubt be speculating about what this leap in time means for their faves: Will Rue finally get a grip on her addiction? Will Jules and Rue’s roller-coaster romance still be a thing, or have we officially hopped on a whole new ride? And what about Maddie, Nate, and the tangled web of drama they constantly weave?
One thing’s for sure high school is so last season. The world is about to get a whole lot bigger for Rue and her chaotic crew. So, grab your best glitter palette, because Euphoria Season 3 might just give us the glow-up we’ve been waiting for. Just make sure your Twitter fingers are ready because you know the memes, think pieces and wild fan theories are going to hit hard the second the trailer drops.
Until then, we’re left with Zendaya’s cryptic but juicy clues and the promise that Euphoria is far from done shaking things up.
