{"id":411994,"date":"2026-01-14T09:24:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:24:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411994\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:24:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T09:24:10","slug":"the-6-euphoria-cast-members-who-wont-be-back-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/411994\/","title":{"rendered":"The 6 Euphoria Cast Members Who Won\u2019t Be Back For\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new instalment of Euphoria is officially on the horizon after what has felt like a lifetime, with season three<\/a> of the ever-buzzy HBO series officially slated for an April premiere.\n<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been drip-fed a few details in the lead-up to Euphoria\u2019s third season, including a brief teaser and some plot points<\/a>, but what\u2019s less clear is exactly which stars will be returning the third and final season of the show.<\/p>\n

\"EUPHORIA-SEASON-THREE-TEASER\"I need this trio back, stat. (Images: HBO)<\/p>\n

Long production delays<\/a> and general tomfoolery courtesy of creator<\/a> Sam Levinson have made official cast lists feel like a guessing game. So in anticipation of the final instalment, here\u2019s the complete guide to who\u2019s in and who\u2019s out ahead of Euphoria\u2019s new season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who has left Euphoria season 3?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a whopping five years since Euphoria\u2019s second season, and the distance between airtime has caused more than a few cast departures. <\/p>\n

Barbie Ferreira<\/p>\n

The biggest name who dropped out ahead of season three is Barbie Ferreira, whose character, Kat, played a central role in the first two instalments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ferreira announced her \u201cteary-eyed\u201d exit<\/a> on Instagram back in 2022. She later denied persistent rumours of a feud<\/a> with Levinson and said her departure was a mutual decision to finalise Kat\u2019s arc and prevent her from falling into the \u201cfat best friend\u201d stereotype.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Storm Reid\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Joining Ferreira on the outs is Storm Reid, who played Rue\u2019s sister Gia in seasons one and two. Reid cited scheduling conflicts as well as her pursuit of schooling and her own production company as the reason for her exit, but said she\u2019s still keen to watch in April.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Angus Cloud<\/p>\n

Angus Cloud won\u2019t be back as Fez for season three following his tragic passing<\/a> in 2023. His death prompted emotional tributes<\/a> from many of his Euphoria castmates and coworkers, with HBO saying he was an \u201cimmensely talented and a beloved part of the Euphoria family\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"euphoria-season-three-leaving-cast\"Kat, Gia and Fez will not appear in season 3. (Images: HBO)<\/p>\n

Other notable names who won\u2019t be returning are Austin Abrams, who played Ethan, as well as Rue and Gia\u2019s mum (Nika King) and Algee Smith, who featured heavily as Chris in season one before taking on a less prominent role in season two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Who is cast in Euphoria season 3?<\/p>\n

Before we get to the familiar faces, let\u2019s run through the newcomer castmates, shall we? While a whopping 18 new names have been confirmed, details about their roles and how much they\u2019ll factor into the storyline have not been revealed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

First cab off the rank is none other than Sharon Stone, who confirmed her involvement in the third season last year. \u201cI am honoured to be Euphoric,\u201d the Basic Instinct star wrote, while praising the \u201cgenius of Sam Levinson\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Stone will be joined by fellow scene-stealer Natasha Lyonne, known for Orange is the New Black, as well as horror director Eli Roth, singer Rosal\u00eda, actress Danielle Deadwyler and True Blood star Sam Trammel. The newcomer ensemble is rounded-out by, I kid you not, Trisha Paytas.<\/p>\n

\"\"Did you ever think you\u2019d see Trisha Paytas next to Sharon Stone? (Images: Getty Images)<\/p>\n

There\u2019s very little info about Paytas\u2019 role, but she hinted that her character is chaotic when announcing her casting on her podcast last year\u00a0 \u2014 which says a lot in the Euphoria-verse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All those names are part of the broader season three ensemble whose faces you already know and love. That includes lead star Zendaya, who will be back as Rue, as well as fellow core characters like Sydney Sweeney\u2019s Cassie and Jacob Elordi\u2019s Nate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Alexa Demi is also on board again in the role of Maddy, and so too is Hunter Schafer as Jules, Maude Apatow as Lexi, Dominic Fike as Elliot, Colman Domingo as Ali and Martha Kelly as the ominous Laurie.<\/p>\n

A name fans might be surprised to learn will be back is Eric Dane, who plays Nate\u2019s dad. Dane went public with his ALS diagnosis last year, a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disorder that causes the gradual loss of voluntary muscle control, affecting the ability to walk, talk, eat and breathe. There is no known cure, and as of late December, his wife confirmed Dane now requires full time care.<\/p>\n

However, last year he said his diagnosis would not impact his plans to film Euphoria season three; production took place from between February and November 2025.<\/p>\n

\"\"This impossibly attractive quartet will be back on screens! (Images: HBO)<\/p>\n

Beyond the chock full cast, we do know that season three will catch up with the characters after a five-year time-jump<\/a>, with none of them being in the fever dream of a high school that featured in seasons one and two.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Naturally, the years-long leap leaves room for new storylines and characters to be explored, but rest assured that Euphoria\u2019s signature of characters\u2019 batshit decision-making and enough glitter to cause blindness will remain intact.<\/p>\n

You can watch it all go down when Euphoria season three lands on HBO in April.<\/p>\n

Lead images: HBO<\/p>\n

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