- HBO’s Euphoria has added 18 new cast members for its third and likely final season, including controversial influencer Trisha Paytas, Natasha Lyonne, and Eli Roth.
- The new season will feature a significant time jump, moving the characters beyond their high school years.
- Season 3 is scheduled to premiere in 2026, confirming a long four-year gap since the explosive Season 2 finale.
- A first-look image of new cast member Danielle Deadwyler has been released, offering a glimpse into the show’s future.
Euphoria’s Grand Finale Gathers a Star-Studded, Unexpected Cast
The cultural phenomenon that is HBO’s Euphoria is gearing up for what is expected to be its final, explosive season, and the cast list is already causing a stir. After a prolonged hiatus, the series is rounding out its ensemble with a jaw-dropping 18 new actors, ensuring that the show goes out with the same level of shock and conversation it’s known for. The premiere is set for 2026, a full four years after its last season aired.
New Faces Shake Up the Euphoria Universe
Leading the list of surprising new additions is internet personality Trisha Paytas, whose casting is already sending waves of speculation through the fandom. Joining her are acclaimed actors like Danielle Deadwyler (Till), Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll, Poker Face), and director-actor Eli Roth (Inglourious Basterds).
The extensive list of newcomers also includes Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Colleen Camp, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Rebecca Pidgeon, and Sam Trammell.
This fresh blood joins previously announced new cast members such as Sharon Stone, Rosalía, and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, promising a drastically different dynamic for the show’s final act.
Familiar Characters Return for a Final Bow
Fans can rest assured that the core group is returning, led by Emmy-winner Zendaya. She’ll be joined by series regulars Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Eric Dane, and Colman Domingo. Additionally, HBO confirmed that eight more familiar faces will be back, including Dominic Fike (Elliot), Nika King (Leslie Bennett), Alanna Ubach (Suze Howard), and Paula Marshall (Marsha Jacobs).
What to Expect From the Final Chapter
Creator Sam Levinson is set to propel the narrative forward with a significant time jump, finally taking the characters out of the hallways of East Highland High School. This leap in time will explore their lives as young adults, grappling with the aftermath of their traumatic teenage years.
While not officially confirmed as the absolute end, HBO’s head of drama Francesca Orsi has hinted that the conclusion is near. “We’ve talked about it… it’s been discussed that this is the end,” Orsi stated in February. “I think you will be very satisfied with this season, and how we bring each of the characters’ whole narrative.”
As one of HBO’s most-watched and critically acclaimed series, with 25 Emmy nominations and nine wins, the expectations for this eight-episode final season are higher than ever. To build anticipation, HBO has released a first-look image featuring Danielle Deadwyler, hinting at the moody, cinematic aesthetic the show is famous for.
Image Referance: https://deadline.com/2025/10/euphoria-season-3-cast-danielle-deadwyler-photo-1236590026/