Someone ought to check the forecast for East Highland. A star shower is on the horizon.<\/p>\n
“Euphoria,”<\/a> HBO’s gritty drama about a wayward group of California teens<\/a>, has added a new batch of A-list actors to its much-anticipated third season, according to a casting announcement<\/a> shared Friday, Oct. 17.<\/p>\n Among the fresh faces are Emmy-nominated actress Natasha Lyonne<\/a>, social media personality Trisha Paytas<\/a>, “Till” star Danielle Deadwyler<\/a>, “Inglourious Basterds” actor Eli Roth and Homer Gere, son of Golden Globe-winning actor Richard Gere<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Euphoria” has been teasing its star-studded third season since February<\/a>, when the Emmy-winning show confirmed that stars Zendaya<\/a> and Hunter Schafer<\/a> would be reprising their respective roles of Rue Bennett and Jules Vaughn.<\/p>\n Previously announced cast additions include Spanish pop singer Rosal\u00eda<\/a>, “Basic Instinct”<\/a> star Sharon Stone<\/a>, NFL veteran Marshawn Lynch<\/a> and Zendaya’s “K.C. Undercover” costar Kadeem Hardison.<\/p>\n The new season of “Euphoria,” which is expected to be released next year, comes after the show reportedly faced a series of production delays, including the 2023 Hollywood actors<\/a> and screenwriters<\/a> strikes. In March 2024, HBO announced that it was permitting the series’ cast to pursue other acting jobs amid the long wait<\/a> for Season 3.<\/p>\n “HBO and (creator) Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” a network spokesperson told USA TODAY at the time. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”<\/p>\n