When Euphoria returns for its long-gestating third season, it will be without another one of its stars.
Storm Reid, who plays Gia Bennett on the HBO series, confirmed to Rotten Tomatoes that she will not be returning to the show, which is set to film next year.
She revealed the news to them on the red carpet at the Academy’s 2024 Governors Awards red carpet.
“I’m very excited for Season 3,” she said. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so, so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO. Euphoria’s a really special thing and I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon… can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.”
Reid starred as Gia, the younger sister to the lead character of the series, Zendaya’s Rue, in the first two seasons. The show, which premiered in 2019, last aired in 2022.
Though the full Season 3 cast hasn’t been officially confirmed, it was reported back in July that “principal cast” members, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow and Alexa Demie. Colman Domingo has also indicated that he would be back on the HBO drama.
Two other cast members will not be back for Season 3, including the late Angus Cloud, who tragically died of an accidental overdose in 2023. Barbie Ferriera also stated she wouldn’t return in 2022.
