Production on the hit
HBO series, “Euphoria” has come to a halt while the network allows the show’s all-star cast to pursue other opportunities. In a recent statement, HBO addressed rumors that the third season of the show — which is currently on a two-year hiatus — had been scrapped altogether. “HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” the network told , according to a report published Monday. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.” Alexa Demie, Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow, Zendaya, Barbie Ferreira and
Sydney Sweeney attend the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in
Los Angeles, California. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images Sydney Sweeney accepts the Best Show award for ‘Euphoria’ onstage during the 2022
MTV Movie & TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 05, 2022 in Santa Monica, California. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images HBO denied cancelation rumors by stating they do plan to return to production on “Euphoria” at some point, but there is no firm start date, according to . The network said they remained committed to releasing season three at some point in 2025, the outlet reported. Zendaya attends the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images Jacob Elordi attends the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images , Sydney Sweeney, Zendaya and Jacob Elordi, have all been snagged for major roles since gaining widespread fame on the show. The co-stars have moved on to movie roles that have significantly higher payouts than they make from the show. Zendaya attends the 54th NAACP Image Awards at Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 25, 2023 in Pasadena, California. Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for BET Zendaya attends the 71st Emmy Awards at
Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Jacob Elordi attends The Launch of Solar Dream hosted by Fendi on February 05, 2020 in
New York City. Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Fendi in “Immaculate,” “Madame Web” and “Eden” in 2024 alone, and has become a major sex symbol. Sydney Sweeney attends the HBO Max FYC event for “Euphoria” at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on April 20, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images Sydney Sweeney attends The 2023
Met Gala Celebrating “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line Of Beauty” at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 01, 2023 in
New York City. Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl Lagerfeld Zendaya found in “Dune: Part Two.” Jacob Elordi starred in “Saltburn,” as well as “Priscilla,” and continues to snag high-profile movie roles. Sydney Sweeney attends the Vanity Fair
Oscars Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills,
California, on March 10, 2024. Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images Sydney Sweeney attends the 2024 People’s Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 18, 2024 in Santa Monica, California. Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images Zendaya attends the Valentino Womenswear Fall/Winter 2022/2023 show as part of
Paris fashion Week on March 06, 2022 in Paris,
France. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images With “Euphoria” on ice, the young stars are free to pursue other roles, but it remains unclear whether they’ll still be willing and available to return to the show, if and when the time comes for production to resume on a third season.