Zendaya fires back at Sam Levinson's accusations blaming her for the delay of Euphoria season 3

Euphoria, the hit HBO series created by Sam Levinson, has captivated audiences worldwide since its debut in 2019. With its raw approach to themes like addiction, identity, and adolescent relationships, the series has been praised by both critics and viewers.

Its lead actress, Zendaya, has received acclaim for her portrayal of Rue Bennett, a young woman trapped in the cycle of addiction. However, fans of the show have been affected by several delays in the filming of the highly anticipated third season, which was initially expected to premiere in 2023 but will now begin production in early 2025.

Levinson blames Zendaya

This situation has sparked speculation about the reasons behind these delays. Recently, rumors leaked suggesting that Zendaya, who has experienced growing success in her film career, may be one of the causes of the production standstill.

According to a source close to series creator Sam Levinson, Zendaya had been "dragging her feet" due to her focus on her film career, which includes major projects like Dune: Part Two and Challengers, both of which were filmed in 2022.

Reports indicated that this may have caused friction between Zendaya and Levinson, especially since their once-close relationship had reportedly "cooled." This conflict, according to sources, led to resentment on Levinson's part, further complicating the production of the series.

Zendaya answer to Levinson

In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Zendaya denied these accusations, stating that the delay was not her fault. The 28-year-old actress explained that despite her busy schedule, she had always been ready to return to the set of Euphoria, but the production simply had not started yet.

According to Zendaya, her schedule had been clear since 2022, and all she had been doing was waiting for production to resume.

"I've been open, just waiting. I haven't been on a set in, like, two years almost," she said,

Despite the tensions, Zendaya reaffirmed her commitment to the series and her desire to do "justice" to her character, Rue Bennett, for the fans who have supported the show since its beginning.

"I haven't read anything yet, but I'm excited to see what everyone has been working on, and what the future looks like for 'Euphoria,'" she told the magazine, assuring fans that she will "do justice by the people who love and care about" her character, Rue Bennett.

While Euphoria will return in 2025, some sources have pointed out that the third season could be the last, as HBO is eager to "go out with a bang" and wrap up the successful series. With Euphoria's future up in the air, we will have to wait and see how these tensions are resolved and how the series will bid farewell to its audience.