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  • Angus Cloud, breakout star of ‘Euphoria,’ dies at 25

    By Associated Press

    LOS ANGELES: Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.

    Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.

    In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.

    “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”

    “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.

    Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.

    To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.

    “It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

    The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He had a supporting role in his first film, “The Line,” a college drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Festival. Cloud was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.” He’s also made cameos in music videos for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.

    The third season of “Euphoria” hasn’t yet begun filming.

    “There was no one quite like Angus,” Levinson said in a statement. “He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”

    We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/G92zRWkbfH
    — HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023
    HBO said in a statement that Cloud “was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

    LOS ANGELES: Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill on the HBO series “Euphoria,” has died. He was 25.

    Cloud’s publicist, Cait Bailey, said Cloud died Monday at his family home in Oakland, California. No cause of death was given.

    In a statement, Cloud’s family said goodbye to “an artist, a friend, a brother and a son.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” the family said. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”

    “We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.

    Cloud hadn’t acted before he was cast in “Euphoria.” He was walking down the street in New York when casting scout Eléonore Hendricks noticed him. Cloud was resistant at first, suspecting a scam. Then casting director Jennifer Venditti met with him and series creator Sam Levinson eventually made him a co-star in the series alongside Zendaya for its first two seasons.

    To some, Cloud seemed so natural as Fez that they suspected he was identical to the character — a notion that Cloud pushed back against.

    “It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself.’ I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple,” Cloud told Variety. “I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”

    The part made Cloud the breakout star of one the buzziest shows in television. He had a supporting role in his first film, “The Line,” a college drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Festival. Cloud was recently cast to co-star in “Scream 6.” He’s also made cameos in music videos for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.

    The third season of “Euphoria” hasn’t yet begun filming.

    “There was no one quite like Angus,” Levinson said in a statement. “He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”

    We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud. He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and Euphoria family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/G92zRWkbfH
    — HBO (@HBO) July 31, 2023
    HBO said in a statement that Cloud “was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and ‘Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”

  • ‘Euphoria’ S3 gets release window

    Express News Service

    Francesca Orsi, the head of drama at HBO, has revealed that the studio is planning to release the third season of Euphoria in 2025. She announced the same during a conversation with Deadline.

    The series is an American teen drama, which fetched actor Zendaya the title of youngest two-time winner of Emmy Awards.

    Created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, the series follows Rue Bennett played by Zendaya, who is a recovering drug addict, as she struggles to find a place in the world.

    Though the series was a subject of controversy for its content and portrayal, Euphoria became one of the most-watched shows on HBO after Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. 

    From the conclusion of the previous season, we know that Rue owes a lot of money to a drug dealer who doesn’t care about her being a kid. We also know that Jules cheated on Rue with Elliot (Dominik Fike).

    The plot for the upcoming season of Euphoria is currently under wraps.

    Francesca Orsi, the head of drama at HBO, has revealed that the studio is planning to release the third season of Euphoria in 2025. She announced the same during a conversation with Deadline.

    The series is an American teen drama, which fetched actor Zendaya the title of youngest two-time winner of Emmy Awards.

    Created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, the series follows Rue Bennett played by Zendaya, who is a recovering drug addict, as she struggles to find a place in the world.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    Though the series was a subject of controversy for its content and portrayal, Euphoria became one of the most-watched shows on HBO after Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. 

    From the conclusion of the previous season, we know that Rue owes a lot of money to a drug dealer who doesn’t care about her being a kid. We also know that Jules cheated on Rue with Elliot (Dominik Fike).

    The plot for the upcoming season of Euphoria is currently under wraps.

  • Coachella 2023: Zendaya returns to stage after 7 years, fans elated

    By ANI

    CALIFORNIA: Actor-singer Zendaya surprised everyone with her special performance at Coachella 2023.

    The act marks her return to the stage after almost seven years. She joined Labrinth onstage to perform two songs, including their hit “All For Us,” from the HBO series Euphoria recently.

    Taking to Instagram, she shared several images and videos from the event. She also penned a note of gratitude.

    “I cannot express my gratitude enough for this magical night. Thank you to my brother Labrinth for inviting me and giving me the most beautiful safe space to be on a stage again. And to the crowd tonight. wow. My heart is so full, I can’t thank you enough for the love I received tonight, made all my nerves melt away, I’m so grateful,” she wrote.

    Other than Zendaya, Sia and Maddie Ziegler also joined Labrinth for his Coachella performance.

    In 2013, Zendaya released an electro-R&B bop called ‘Replay’, which charted at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to become certified Platinum by the RIAA.

    The single preceded her self-titled debut album, which dropped later the same year via Hollywood Records and reached No. 51 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, People reported.

    Zendaya hasn’t performed a full concert since 2015, two years after the then-singer/actress released her self-titled debut (and only, to this point) album. Since then, she’s focused on her A-list career on screen, starring in the Spider-Man series, Dune, The Greatest Showman and Euphoria.

    CALIFORNIA: Actor-singer Zendaya surprised everyone with her special performance at Coachella 2023.

    The act marks her return to the stage after almost seven years. She joined Labrinth onstage to perform two songs, including their hit “All For Us,” from the HBO series Euphoria recently.

    Taking to Instagram, she shared several images and videos from the event. She also penned a note of gratitude.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    “I cannot express my gratitude enough for this magical night. Thank you to my brother Labrinth for inviting me and giving me the most beautiful safe space to be on a stage again. And to the crowd tonight. wow. My heart is so full, I can’t thank you enough for the love I received tonight, made all my nerves melt away, I’m so grateful,” she wrote.

    Other than Zendaya, Sia and Maddie Ziegler also joined Labrinth for his Coachella performance.

    In 2013, Zendaya released an electro-R&B bop called ‘Replay’, which charted at No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went on to become certified Platinum by the RIAA.

    The single preceded her self-titled debut album, which dropped later the same year via Hollywood Records and reached No. 51 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, People reported.

    Zendaya hasn’t performed a full concert since 2015, two years after the then-singer/actress released her self-titled debut (and only, to this point) album. Since then, she’s focused on her A-list career on screen, starring in the Spider-Man series, Dune, The Greatest Showman and Euphoria.

  • Euphoria to get German adaptation

    By Express News Service

    Euphoria, the American teen drama, which fetched actor Zendaya the title of youngest two-time winner of Emmy Awards, is set to have a German adaptation.

    According to Variety, German’s Zeitsprung Pictures has bought the show from production and distribution company ADD Content, who are in-charge of the international rights for the series.

    Created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, the series follows Rue Bennett played by Zendaya, who is a recovering drug addict, as she struggles to find a place in the world. Though the series was a subject of controversy for its content and portrayal, Euphoria became one of the most watched show in HBO after Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The series has been renewed for third season.

    The German version has roped in writers Jonas Lindt and Pauline Lorenz. “Euphoria is one of the biggest and most successful IPs and we are very happy to develop the story for a German adaptation of this unique coming-of-age series together with the outstanding writers Jonas Lindt and Paulina Lorenz. We strongly believe that the universal topics facing Gen Z such as identity, mental illness, addiction and sexuality, which they navigate whilst constantly standing under great pressure to succeed and perform, must be told in a very specific local way – in this instance from the perspective of young German teens,” said Michael Souvignier, CEO of Zeitsprung Pictures, and producer Lennart Pohlig said, as per the report.

    (This story originally appeared in Cinema Express)

    Euphoria, the American teen drama, which fetched actor Zendaya the title of youngest two-time winner of Emmy Awards, is set to have a German adaptation.

    According to Variety, German’s Zeitsprung Pictures has bought the show from production and distribution company ADD Content, who are in-charge of the international rights for the series.

    Created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, the series follows Rue Bennett played by Zendaya, who is a recovering drug addict, as she struggles to find a place in the world. Though the series was a subject of controversy for its content and portrayal, Euphoria became one of the most watched show in HBO after Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon. The series has been renewed for third season.

    The German version has roped in writers Jonas Lindt and Pauline Lorenz. “Euphoria is one of the biggest and most successful IPs and we are very happy to develop the story for a German adaptation of this unique coming-of-age series together with the outstanding writers Jonas Lindt and Paulina Lorenz. We strongly believe that the universal topics facing Gen Z such as identity, mental illness, addiction and sexuality, which they navigate whilst constantly standing under great pressure to succeed and perform, must be told in a very specific local way – in this instance from the perspective of young German teens,” said Michael Souvignier, CEO of Zeitsprung Pictures, and producer Lennart Pohlig said, as per the report.

    (This story originally appeared in Cinema Express)

  • I want to be able to push myself: Zendaya reveals plan to direct an episode of ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: Actress Zendaya hopes to direct an episode of the hit teen drama ‘Euphoria’ next season.

    The 25-year-old actress, who stars as drug addict Rue in the hit teen drama and also serves as an executive producer, has shared that she was set to helm episode six of season two, but she was needed in front of the camera, reports aceshowbiz.com.

    Speaking to Vogue Italia, she said: “It’s funny. I was actually supposed to direct episode 6, but then I had to act in it. I didn’t have enough time, so unfortunately, I wasn’t able to this time around. I wanted to have enough time to do it the right way.” However, she hinted, “So, next season probably.”

    The ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ star expressed her desire to try her hand at different elements of the film industry, including directing.

    She said in 2019: “I don’t want to live in a box. I want to be able to push myself. I think before I was feeling too comfortable, so I want to prove to others, and myself, that I can do it.”

    “I just want to continue to do what I love, and that’s acting,” Zendaya went on to add.

    She then shared that “it brings (her) joy, and as long as (she) can continue to do that and tell stories, (she)’ll be good.”

  • ‘Euphoria’ is HBO’s second-most watched show after ‘Game of Thrones’

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: American teen drama show ‘Euphoria’ is now HBO’s second-most-watched show since 2004 behind only ‘Game of Thrones’, per the pay-TV channel. The Zendaya-led drama hit yet another series high with its Season 2 finale episode Sunday, drawing 6.6 million viewers.According to HBO, ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 episodes are now averaging 16.3 million viewers, the best performance for any season of an HBO series over the past 18 years, other than ‘Game of Thrones’. To date, the Season 2 premiere’s viewership is approaching 19 million viewers in the US, reports variety.com.’Euphoria’ was once again the top title on HBO Max in the US for the seventh week in a row, as well as the top series for the week in both Latin America and Europe. As ‘Variety’ exclusively reported February 1, ‘Euphoria’s per-episode-viewership average was already up nearly 100 percent from its first season after airing just its first four episodes of the second season.The show also hit a new series high when it aired opposite Super Bowl LVI on February 13. ‘Euphoria’ is also now the most-tweeted-about show of the decade — so far — in the US with 34 million tweets.

    ‘Euphoria’ Season 2 centers on the intertwining lives of high schoolers in the town of East Highland, where 17-year-old Rue (Zendaya) must find hope while balancing the pressures of love, loss and addiction. The finale episode saw many of the season’s biggest conflicts come to a head — more than one in a violent fashion.The series stars Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Nika King, Eric Dane, Angus Cloud, Jacob Elordi, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Maude Apatow, Javon Walton, Dominic Fike, Storm Reid and Austin Abrams.

  • Zendaya-starrer Euphoria renewed for season 3  

    By Express News Service

    Euphoria, starring Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi among others in lead roles has been renewed for season 3 by HBO. The makers took to Instagram to confirm the news and captioned a teaser video, “#EUPHORIA has been renewed for season 3.”

    The second season Euphoria is currently being aired on HBO in the US and can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar in India. The show is currently one of the things that is being raved about for its portrayal of the lives of young adults.

    The show is created by Sam Levinson and the second season consists of 10 episodes.The show also has two special releases titled Trouble Don’t Always Last and F**k Anyone Who’s Not A Sea Blob. The show also stars Maude Apatow, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Barbie Ferreira, Nika King, Storm Reid, Algee Smith, Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo, and Austin Abrams.

  • Javon Walton on board The Umbrella Academy Season 3

    By Express News Service

    It has been revealed that Javon Walton, the child actor best known for playing Ashtray in the HBO series Euphoria, is the latest addition to the cast of The Umbrella Academy’s next season.

    Walton, whose acting credits also include Utopia and The Adam’s Family 2, has confirmed his casting in a recent interview. However, his character is currently under wraps.

    It was recently announced that Justin Cornwell, Britne Oldford, Genesis Rodriguez, Cazzie David, and Jake Epstein have been cast to play members of the Sparrow Academy in the show.

  • Actors John Malkovich, Gemma Chan to star in horror film ‘Cuckoo’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Oscar nominee John Malkovich, “Crazy Rich Asians” star Gemma Chan, “Euphoria” actor Hunter Schafer, and “Atomic Blonde” actor Sofia Boutella have boarded the cast of the Neon horror feature “Cuckoo”.

    Tilman Singer, known for his 2018 supernatural horror film debut “Luz”, will write and direct the upcoming movie.

    French actor Zita Hanrot, whose credits include Netflix film “School Life”, and Iranian-Austrian actor Proschat Madani (“Walking On Sunshine” TV series) also round out the cast.

    Tilman is also bringing his “Luz” team back together for “Cuckoo” including actor Jan Bluthardt, cinematographer Paul Faltz, composer Simon Waskow and production designer Dario Mendez Acosta.

    Ken Kao and Josh Rosenbaum of Waypoint Entertainment are attached to produce the film along with Markus Halberschmidt and Maria Tsigka of Fiction Park, and Thor Bradwell.

  • ‘The Kissing Booth’ actor Jacob Elordi to headline action thriller ‘Parallel’

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Jacob Elordi, star of “The Kissing Booth” and “Euphoria”, is set to lead production banner Legendary’s feature film “Parallel”.

    Described as an action thriller with a grounded sci-fi conceit and an intense love story, the movie will be directed by Tom Green of the BAFTA-winning series “Misfits” fame.

    According to Deadline, the story takes place in a world where “parallel” versions of our reality are accessible, though unknown to most – and to visit them is illegal.

    BAFTA nominee Steve Lightfoot, known for “The Punisher”, wrote the screenplay.

    Elordi is set to reprise his role in the upcoming “The Kissing Booth 3” as well as the second season of “Euphoria”.

    He will also appear in “Deep Water”, co-starring opposite Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas.