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Missing ‘The Office’? Steve Carell Says His New HBO Comedy Has the Same “All for One” Vibe

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Collider’s Perri Nemiroff chats with Steve Carell, Charly Clive, John C. McGinley, and Lauren Tsai for HBO Max’s Rooster.
Carell and Clive discuss how this series recaptures the magic of The Office and its standout costars.
McGinley and Tsai also discuss how Bill Lawrence has once again created magic with his cast and standout costars like Danielle Deadwyler and Rory Scovel.

What made The Office so spectacularly successful is hard to put a finger on, but Steve Carell knows what made it so special for him. Fortunately for fans, the Emmy Award nominee says his HBO Max series, Rooster, recaptures the same lightning-in-a-bottle magic under the guidance of Ted Lasso and Shrinking‘s co-creator Bill Lawrence.

In Rooster, Carell plays a proud but concerned father and best-selling author Greg Russo. Katie, played by Charly Clive (The Lazarus Project), is a college professor whose personal life is in shambles, and it’s beginning to affect her work. When Greg is invited to speak at the university, he realizes his status could be an opportunity to help save Katie’s career, and jumps at the chance to be his daughter’s hero again.

While talking with Nemiroff, Carell and Clive discuss how Rooster‘s talented ensemble cast creates a vibe similar to The Office‘s “all for one” energy. They talk about the moments throughout filming when they found their own unique ways into their characters, with Lawrence’s encouragement, and the costars, like Annie Mumolo (The Idea of You) and Rory Scovel (Physical), who took their parts to the next level. Carell also reveals a very impressive moment from set that we’ll sadly never see on screen. Check out the full conversation in the video above, or in the transcript below.

Steve Carell Says ‘Rooster’s “Vibe Is Really Similar” to ‘The Office’

He credits this lightning-in-a-bottle energy to creator Bill Lawrence, the crew, and the ensemble.

PERRI NEMIROFF: Steve, I’ll start with a question for you about general casting on this show because I was reading some quotes about it and how you explained that the Rooster ensemble had a little bit of a similar vibe to the ensemble in The Office. So I was wondering, what was that similarity, and what’s the first thing you saw happen on set that signaled to you the Rooster team had that extra-special group attached?

STEVE CARELL: Well, I attribute the success, in my opinion, of the ensemble to Bill Lawrence. Much in the same way that Greg Daniels was instrumental in casting The Office, I think Bill Lawrence has a really good eye, not just for talented people, but for good, nice people, kind people who would potentially get along with each other. I think Bill did the same thing. I think everyone that he cast genuinely wanted to be part of an ensemble and wanted to support one another and wanted it to be the best show.

These are all the things that we felt on The Office. No one was more important than anybody else. Everybody was just part of this group. Cast, crew, writers, everybody just wanted to make it great. And so, in that way, the vibe was really similar.

I like those vibes. I want to see more of them in this industry.

A question for both of you. This comes from something Bill mentioned in another interview. He was saying that when you all did your first table read, he specifically told you, “Within a couple of weeks, I want you all to have an exceptionally greater percentage of ownership over your character.” So, for each of you, do you remember the first moment when that happened, the first moment you thought of something or you did something, and you’re like, “Wow, this character is uniquely my own now?”

CHARLY CLIVE: Oh, I know what mine is! Before I said my line, I said, “Ew,” and then I said my line. Then Bill thought it was kind of funny, and he was like, “Why did you do that?” And I was like, “Because that to me, if I’m embarrassed, I’d be like, ‘Ew.’” It was something that Greg said, and my instinct was to say, “Ew!” He was like, “Oh, that’s interesting. That’s how Katie shows embarrassment,” and he found it funny. I was like, “Oh, okay, great! That’s funny.” I didn’t realize that was going to happen that way, and it was great.

He was very open to if I had suggestions or if I felt like I wanted to talk, or have ideas about things. Bill just loves to play. He was like, “Okay, great. And then what about this? What about this?” He’s very, very “Yes, and.”

Katie at a lectern in a classroom, pointing at someone.

CARELL: Almost instantly, really, everybody was taking ownership. The fact that he said that at the first table read really set a tone, and it all starts from the top. That culture starts with him and the fact that he was saying, “This is yours. This is all of ours, so make it yours, and add to it or subtract, or let’s talk about stuff if it’s not working for you.” And he was true to his word. He never held us to anything that they had written.

The other side of it is that the scripts were great. They were all really funny and heartfelt, and felt lived-in. But within that, just being able to have options and be able to play and being able to try to make each other laugh, that’s another thing that was similar to me in terms of those two experiences. It’s got to be fun. That makes it less work. It’s fun for everybody. It’s fun for the crew, too, to not really know what’s going to happen this take. So, everyone’s sort of in it every time. It’s not just going through the motions.

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Annie Mumolo Is a ‘Rooster’ Scene-Stealer

“I knew, but I don’t think what a lot of people knew going in was that there’s also an enormous amount of depth to her as an actor.”

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I’ll build on that a little bit because I love forcing actors to give their costars flowers. I don’t want to spoil anything, but I do want to tease how good everybody around the two of you is in this show. Can you each tell me something you saw another actor do on the Rooster set that would make you want to tell a potential viewer, “You think you know what they’re capable of, just wait until you see what they do on our show?”

CARELL: Well, the first person that comes to mind is Annie Mumolo.

CLIVE: Me too!

CARELL: Who everybody knows is a super funny person. I knew, but I don’t think what a lot of people knew going in was that there’s also an enormous amount of depth to her as an actor. This crazy character she plays can turn on a dime and break your heart in the most grounded, real way, while at the same time doing the most fantastically funny things. Really, it’s masterful.

But that’s just one example. They’re across the board. The people who play the students in the show, a lot of them, right at first, might have been a little intimidated. It’s a new environment, and they may not be as experienced as some of the older actors, but within hours, almost, they were feeling that vibe. They were able to start taking ownership of their own roles and making them their own and improvising. Incredibly funny! So, it’s really across the board. There are 100 different examples I could give.

CLIVE: I thought of Annie first, too, because Annie also can make a facial expression. Annie, without saying anything, just a simple facial expression, can really make you break character. I didn’t get to do that much with Annie, but I sort of begged to, and Bill was like, “We’ll find a place for you guys to interact.” And it was one of the harder days because I find her so hilariously funny, and every take she did something completely different, which is so much fun.

But lots of people are like that. I’d also like to say a special mention to Rory Scovel, who was just exceptionally funny. Sometimes he’d be like, “Oh, I’ve got this good idea for a joke,” and then sometimes he’d sort of set you up for an open goal that you didn’t realize was there. He always had such a great energy. But everybody did.

CARELL: That’s the other part of it, is that people weren’t thinking about just their own performance. People did want to set other people up. That’s another thing that reflects my experience on The Office. It was all for one. It was, “Let’s share it. This is all of ours.” And I think that shows are better when that happens, when you’re sharing it.

I’ll end on a somewhat silly question, because I’m obsessed with you throwing the pennies into the jar, and there’s also a particular episode where there’s some good college party games. For each of you, what particular college party game do you either think you would be the best at, or maybe you were the best at?

CLIVE: Beer pong for me.

CARELL: I was pretty good at beer pong, I think.

Are you actually throwing the pennies into the jars or is that movie magic?

CARELL: I mean, I didn’t hit all of them, for sure, but the ones that you see, I got. And you know the one with the ping pong ball, where I turn around and throw it?

No way!

CARELL: That went in, but they didn’t have it on camera. I swear that actually happened.

I’m going to choose to believe you even without the proof.

CARELL: It kills me that they didn’t because I did it! But you never know. The first take, I did it, and it went right in, and I felt the whole crew went, “Oh my god!” We could have never used it because they were all screaming. [Laughs]

‘Rooster’ Is a “Hall of Fame” of Talent

Fans will no doubt be falling in love with this cast, as we did with Scrubs, Ted Lasso, and more.

In addition to talking with Carell and Clive, Nemiroff also had the opportunity to speak with Scrubs alum John C. McGinley, who plays Dean Walter Mann in Rooster, and Lauren Tsai (Legion), who plays Sunny, the grad student that Katie’s husband and colleague, Archie (Ted Lasso‘s Phil Dunster), cheats on her with.

During their conversation, Tsai explains what it’s like to go from a tonally varied series like Legion to a Bill Lawrence comedy, saying, “I feel like I’m acting for the first time.” McGinley, a fan favorite on Scrubs as the lovably grouchy Dr. Perry Cox, also shares how he knew Lawrence had done it again with the Rooster ensemble, calling their cast, from Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) to Dunster, a “hall of fame” of talent. To dig into how special this cast is, they each share moments from standout castmates, reveal the magic behind the truth barrel, the seemingly easy “human” things that are trickiest to act out, and more. Check out the video above for the full interview.

Rooster debuts on March 8, available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes premiere every Sunday.

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Mackenzie Phillips Says Valerie Bertinelli Did Cocaine on Set

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Mackenzie Phillips is lifting the lid on her time as a child actor.

Phillips, 66, recently claimed to Fox News that she and costar Valerie Bertinelli used cocaine on the set of One Day at a Time, the hit Norman Lear sitcom in which they played teenage sisters Julie and Barbara Cooper.

“So, this might surprise you that during lunch break, Valerie and I would drive to my house, get in the pool, drink wine and snort coke,” Phillips said in an interview published on Sunday, May 31.

“But Valerie talks about it openly, so it’s not like I’m pulling her covers or anything,” Phillips continued. “The thing was that … Valerie didn’t have the kind of addiction that I had; she didn’t have addiction.”

“And, you know, so we would do coke together in the dressing room and stuff,” she said. “I just happened to be the one that got caught. And thank God I got caught, you know?”

Us Weekly has reached out to Bertinelli’s reps for comment.

Phillips and Bertinelli starred on One Day at a Time, which aired on CBS, from 1975 to 1984. The sitcom lasted nine seasons and more than 200 episodes.

During her time on the show, Phillips struggled with substance abuse and addiction, resulting in her being fired twice.

Mackenzie Phillips Says Valerie Bertinelli Did Cocaine on Set — Mackenzie Phillips (as Julie Cooper); Valerie Bertinelli (as Barbara Cooper) and Bonnie Franklin (as Ann Romano). CBS via Getty Images

Bertinelli, meanwhile, has candidly discussed her past drug use over the years.

In 2024, Bertinelli said she got into drugs after she “fell in love” with ex-husband Eddie Van Halen. She said the tumultuous relationship “rapidly declined into drugs, alcohol and infidelity. … Nothing that makes you feel loved, wanted and cared for. Nothing that screams ‘soulmate,’ that’s for sure.”

Bertinelli wed Van Halen in 1981. In her 2008 memoir, Losing It, the actress recalled cocaine being part of their nuptials.

“The priest we tapped to perform the ceremony gave us questionnaires so he could get to know us better and offer more personal words. As we filled out the forms at home, we each held a little vial of cocaine,” she wrote. “Now, if you ask me, those are not two people who should be making decisions about the rest of their lives.”

Bertinelli and Van Halen divorced in 2007. The rocker died in 2020 at age 65. He is survived by his son with Bertinelli, Wolfgang Van Halen.

“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,” Wolfgang confirmed news of his father’s death in an Instagram post at the time. “He was the best father I could ever ask for. Every moment I’ve shared with him on and off stage was a gift. My heart is broken and I don’t think I’ll ever fully recover from this loss.”

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

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AMC’s 8-Part Dark Comedy Series Is the Perfect Binge for ‘Succession’ Fans

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Tech companies play a dominant role in how news, personal data, and communication are managed, and there is shockingly little oversight of their decisions. Although Silicon Valley was once heralded as a place where innovative startups could change the future in positive ways, it has become associated with the rise of meteoric conglomerates that have increasingly discounted the human experience. The inner circle of these high-earning CEOs and their benefactors was ripe for satire, and The Audacity does for the tech business what Succession did for media empires, with former Succession writer Jonathan Glatzer creating another eerily realistic dark comedy that is ruthless and authentic in equal measure.

‘The Audacity’ Is a Scathing Takedown of Tech Companies

The Audacity is the story of the innovative data analytics company Hypergenosis, spearheaded by the eccentric CEO Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen). Duncan is temperamental, argumentative, and potentially a genius, and has managed to achieve a breakthrough in tracking individualized information that could attract the interest of significant clients. At the same time, Duncan confides in his therapist JoAnne Felder (Sarah Goldberg), who has a tormented private life of her own due to a strained relationship with her husband Gary (Paul Adelstein) and her socially awkward son Orson (Everett Blunck), who suffers from severe health issues. The Audacity is grounded in the idea that those who have power over technology are guided by luck, instinct, and emotion. It’s a notion that can be both terrifying and hilarious.

The Audacity is clear to point out the ethical grey zone that all of its characters are dealing with, as the series considers the dubious impact of mining personal data. There are intimate discussions about what the ramifications of Hypergenosis’ collection of information might have, but the characters are never concerned with the legitimate consequences for those who are analyzed; Duncan is waging a public relations war to appear stable, and he’s also forced to combat any legal concerns that could limit his capacity to grow the company. It’s both a blessing and a curse that Duncan is mostly honest about his intentions, as he does not attempt to mask his selfishness in the same way that some of his rival CEOs do. The Audacity is most similar to Succession in how it shows that the wealthy seem to exist in a completely different reality from everyone else; Duncan is so used to getting what he wants that he can only act like a spoiled child when things don’t go his way.

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Stick with these unlikable characters.

Although it’s easy to draw parallels between Duncan and prominent tech leaders who are frequently in the news, The Audacity has a rich ensemble of complicated characters, none of whom are traditionally “likable.” Goldberg’s performance is refreshing because it’s one of the rare instances in which television depicts therapy as a profession held by fallible human beings, rather than emotionally unavailable geniuses who are completely flawless. The power that JoAnne has over Duncan is fascinating because she can offer him an opportunity to work through his problems and receive feedback, which he can’t do with any of the subordinates who fear him. The situation is complicated by JoAnne’s other client, Carl Bardolph (Zach Galifianakis), whose approval Duncan desperately seeks. The tension between the trio is intimate without ever being romantic, and it’s fascinating to see how their relationships are built up through missed phone calls, insufficient sessions, and unresolved arguments.

‘The Audacity’ Has Some of 2026’s Best Acting

The Audacity isn’t suited for those who don’t enjoy “cringe comedy,” as the series doesn’t shy away from how awkward it is for these figures to retain their personas. That many of the characters’ children attend the same school makes the situation even more prickly, as wealthy parents have a way of fueling their ambitions through their children. While The Audacity raises serious concerns about how decisions that impact millions are determined by a select group of people, the characters aren’t depicted as caricatures and are, at times, given genuinely sympathetic moments. Orson is a particularly endearing character because he isn’t given any support from his mother, making for a difficult situation when he begins to fall for his classmate Jamison (Ava Marie Telek). Even Duncan is afforded some empathetic moments, with one twist near the show’s conclusion tragically revealing his insecurities, resulting in the best performance of Magnussen’s career.

The Audacity is a series that moves quickly to establish its world, but it has tremendous potential to get even better, which makes it all the more exciting that it’s already been renewed for Season 2. The season ends by starting a conversation about privacy that is bound to grow even more relevant in the months to come, especially since Glatzer seems to have his finger on the pulse as to what’s going on in the news cycle. There are also characters like Simon Helberg’s Martin Phister, a peculiar scientist with AI obsessions, who are bound to be more developed when they are afforded more screen time and dedicated storylines. Succession started small before becoming a phenomenon, and it’s easy to envision The Audacity following the same trajectory.

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Euphoria Officially Ends With Season 3 as HBO Confirms Series Finale : Coastal House Media

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A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

While Marvel and Sony have already confirmed that Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner in the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, new merchandise details suggest Hulk’s role may be far more significant than fans originally expected.

According to information tied to a leaked toy line, Banner is reportedly using a device designed to suppress his Hulk transformations. However, when the technology fails, the Savage Hulk emerges, forcing Spider-Man into a dangerous situation that could become one of the movie’s central conflicts.

Spoiler Warning:

The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

If accurate, the storyline would mark the first major appearance of the classic Savage Hulk persona in years. Since Avengers: Endgame, audiences have primarily seen Smart Hulk, the version of Banner who successfully merged his intelligence with Hulk’s immense strength.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

The leak could also explain why Hulk appears to have such a prominent presence in early marketing and reports surrounding the film despite Brand New Day being described as a more grounded Spider-Man story.

For Marvel fans, the possibility of Spider-Man facing Savage Hulk is an exciting prospect. While the two heroes have crossed paths in comics, the MCU has never fully explored a conflict between Peter Parker and an uncontrolled Hulk. Such a matchup would instantly become one of the biggest action sequences in any Spider-Man film.

Of course, fans should take the leak with a grain of salt. Toy descriptions are often based on early story drafts, simplified plot summaries, or marketing material that doesn’t always reflect the final movie.

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

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John Oliver Mocks Freedom 250 Concerts as Artists Pull Out

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Every Artist Who Has Dropped Out of Donald Trumps Great American State Fair Martina McBride Bret Michaels

John Oliver is weighing in on the beleaguered Freedom 250 concert series.

Martina McBride, Bret Michaels and more musicians have pulled out of scheduled performances at the Great American State Fair to celebrate the U.S.’s 250th birthday over organizer Freedom 250’s alignment with President Donald Trump’s administration. The 16-day festival is set to take place in Washington, D.C., between June 25 and July 10.

Oliver, 49, recounted the series of events hampering the concerts on the Sunday, May 31, episode of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, quipping, “It is a stacked lineup of people that you haven’t thought about since 2009.”

“Honestly, that sounds less like America’s 250th birthday and more like the playlist at Rhonda’s 50th,” he continued. “The only really surprising thing about that lineup is there aren’t special appearances from the ShamWow guy and the Gushers kid whose head turned into a raspberry.”

In a Saturday, May 30, Truth Social post, Trump, 79, called on organizers to cancel the series due to the number of artists who have backed out.

“We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain. Cancel it,” he wrote.

McBride, 59, was among those who pulled out of the concert series last week.

“I would like to talk to you and clear the air. I will not be performing at the Great American State Fair on June 25,” she said in an Instagram statement. “I was presented with an opportunity to perform at a nonpartisan event but that turned out to be misleading.”

McBride said she only agreed to perform after asking “lots of questions and was assured this was a nonpartisan event that was meant to celebrate ALL 50 states.”

“In my mind, I thought this was a great way to celebrate the states and also bring people together in the way that only music can,” she said. “I saw it as just a bigger version of so many state fairs I have performed at over the years, celebrating community and what makes each state special. Sounds fun, right? Wholesome even.”

“I’ve spent my entire career singing songs about real people with real issues,” she continued. “I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to be a voice for those who have felt like they didn’t have one. It greatly upsets me that any fan who has been moved by my music may now feel like I’m abandoning the meaning behind those songs. I assure you that is not the case. I appreciate every single fan who has reached out. I hope to get back to the DC area very soon.”

In a statement on his website, Michaels, 63, said, “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of my fans, band, crew, family and myself, including threats that are completely unfounded and unforgivable.”

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Backrooms Dominates the Box Office With Massive No. 1 Debut : Coastal House Media

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A newly leaked toy description for Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have revealed one of the film’s biggest story details, and it could spell trouble for both Peter Parker and Bruce Banner.

Spoiler Warning:

The following details are based on leaked merchandise information and have not been officially confirmed by Marvel Studios.

According to the toy description, Bruce Banner’s attempt to control the Hulk goes horribly wrong when the device preventing his transformation fails. The leak suggests that Peter Parker finds himself dealing with the aftermath as the Savage Hulk returns.

*Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Hulk figurine. Image credit: Bandai/Marvel.*

Still, merchandise leaks have a long history of revealing legitimate details about major superhero films, making this one difficult to ignore.

Whether the leak proves entirely accurate or not, one thing appears certain: Hulk’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Daymay be much larger than anyone expected.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to swing into theaters on July 31, 2026.

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New Trailer | The End of Oak Street : Coastal House Media

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New Trailer | The End of Oak Street : Coastal House Media

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Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Mystery

Release Date:
August 14, 2026

Director:
David Robert Mitchell

Cast:
Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery

Plot Summary:
After a mysterious cosmic event transports an entire suburban neighborhood to an unknown world, a family must survive against strange dangers while searching for a way home.

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Euphoria Creator Sam Levinson Defends Rue’s Finale Death

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Euphoria creator Sam Levinson issued a message to those upset by the series finale by defending that heartbreaking death.

In a segment after the Sunday, May 31, episode of the hit HBO series, Levinson explained why Rue (Zendaya) died from an overdose, saying, “The honest ending is that people like Rue don’t make it.”

Levinson reflected on his own history with addiction — before mentioning Angus Cloud‘s death in July 2025 following an accidental overdose.

“People relapse and they f*** up. They’re not ready to get clean. And they weren’t dying like they are now with the influx of fentanyl into this country,” he explained. “I could say with absolute certainty that if I was going through what I went through when I was younger now then I wouldn’t be here either.”

He continued: “There’s no reason to sugarcoat it. I wanted to tell the story for Angus and for people who weren’t granted a second chance.”

Levinson called the finale “an honest ending.”

“Zendaya’s performance has been so wonderful and layered over the course of these seasons. We fell in love with this character — this girl who was flawed and f**ked up but has a good heart,” he said. “It’s a blessing to work with talented people and people that you love.”

Levinson noted that the show was always building to Rue’s death, adding, “In the end, I wanted to tell an honest story about addiction. I also wanted to tell a story about grief and the emotional turmoil that it can create.”

Euphoria's Nika King Addresses Screen Time Being Cut in Scene With Zendaya — HBO

During Sunday’s episode, Alamo (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje) killed Rue by spiking the drugs he gave her with fentanyl. The moment happened halfway through the finale, which pushed Ali’s (Colman Domingo) story along as he got revenge on Alamo.

Euphoria premiered in 2019 and originally followed troubled high school student Rue as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. The hit HBO series was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air.

In between seasons, the cast suffered several losses after Eric Dane, who played Cal, died in February at age 53 after a battle with ALS. Cloud, meanwhile, died at age 25 and Levinson dedicated the season to the actor and his character, Fez.

“Some people ask why it took so long between seasons 2 and 3. There were obvious factors — the strikes, trying to make a schedule work with our very in-demand cast, but the real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we lost,” Levinson said in at the April premiere event for season 3.

He added: “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Levinson said he wanted to honor Cloud, concluding, “I thought that if I couldn’t keep him alive in life then maybe within this show that I can control and keep him alive there. I think the whole thing was to honor him and also I can’t wait for you to see the last few episodes. I think he would be cracking up at his story line. I think he would love it.”

Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO Max.

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Is Euphoria Returning for Season 4? What the Cast Has Said

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Season 3 of Euphoria is coming to an end — but is the show returning for more episodes?

The hit HBO series, which premiered in 2019, originally followed troubled high school student Rue (Zendaya) as she struggled to remain sober after rehab. Euphoria was quickly renewed for a second season after its premiere, but it took nearly three years for the episodes to air.

Season 3 was originally set to air on HBO in 2025 before facing several obstacles, including creator Sam Levinson’s commitment to his short-lived series The Idol. The dual WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which took place in late 2023, prolonged the already lengthy delay.

After season 2 concluded, the cast also went through two cast losses when Angus Cloud died at age 25 in July 2023 following an accidental overdose and Eric Dane died following a battle with ALS at age 53. The show addressed Fez’s absence in season 3 by keeping him behind bars, while Dane’s Cal made an appearance in two episodes, visibly experiencing the physical symptoms of his diagnosis.

He continued, “When Angus died, it was tough. I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose. I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning. You can’t be arrogant about existence. You’re forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.”

Levinson has yet to properly address the show’s future — but all signs have pointed to the season 3 finale marking the end of the series entirely. Keep scrolling for what has been said so far:

Sam Levinson

Levinson wouldn’t directly confirm — or deny — what is to come for the show.

“[I write] every season like it’s the last season,” he told Variety in April 2026. “[I have] no plans [for season 4].”

He continued: “I want to finish this as strong as I can. I’m cutting [episodes] 7 and 8 still. I’m putting some finishing touches. I just want to deliver a f**king slam dunk season.”

Zendaya

During an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show in April 2026, Zendaya was asked if the series is coming to end. “I think so, yeah,” she said when Barrymore asked if it was the final season. “That closure is coming.”

Jacob Elordi

If Euphoria was to return for another season, it would be without Elordi. His character, Nate, was killed off in season 3 — and the actor addressed the surprise decision.

“It’s a bittersweet thing,” he said in a segment that aired after the May 2026 episode. “This show is a massive part of — not just my career — but my life. It’s been amazing and I’m so proud of being a part of this.”

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Euphoria Is Officially Ending After Rue’s Death in Series Finale

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1 June 2026

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HBO has finally revealed whether Euphoria will be coming back for more seasons after that shocking death in the season 3 finale.

The network confirmed on Monday, June 1 that the third season was the show’s last. Creator Sam Levinson made the announcement on the “Popcast” before HBO also confirmed the news to Variety.

The news comes after an explosive season 3 finale that permanently wrapped up certain characters’ story lines — including Zendaya‘s Rue and Jacob Elordi’s Nate, who were killed off on screen.

Euphoria’s series finale also aired after a tumultuous return. Creator Sam Levinson specifically received backlash for how he portrayed Cassie’s (Sydney Sweeney) OnlyFans arc after some creators weren’t thrilled with how their line of work was portrayed on screen.

Levinson, however, defended the decision to push boundaries.

“[Cassie] has got her dog house and her little dog ears and the nose, and that has its own humor,” Levinson explained to The Hollywood Reporter in April. “But what makes the scene is the fact that her housekeeper is the one filming it.”

He continued: “What we wanted to always find is the other layer of absurdity that we’re able to tie into it so that we’re not too inside of her fantasy or illusion,” the 41-year-old added. “The gag is to jump out, to break the wall.”

Levinson broke down how he and director of photography Marcell Rév brought the scenes to life.

“An obvious choice would’ve been something modern and very plain and fancy, but we ended up choosing this mid-century home, which is a little tacky, but also stuck in the ‘70s,” Rév explained. “It’s probably a strange choice, but also it gives us possibilities. OnlyFans has its own aesthetic and how you elevate that aesthetic to the show’s aesthetic is a challenge. I’m not going to lie.”

Despite the backlash, Levinson stood by his vision.

“Some of these scenes we only lit with these ring lights that she would use. When you’re inside, it’s a beautiful, glowing front light, but then you jump out of it and it’s just a pool of light and everything surrounding it is dark. It’s just gnarly and jarring,” he added. “We wanted to capture what she’s trying to show the audience and be inside of it. But then also pull back wider and see how depressing it is.”

Euphoria is currently streaming on HBO.

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