LOADINGERROR LOADINGStorm Reid says she won’t be returning to “Euphoria.”The 21-year-old actor recently revealed she will not be starring in the Zendaya-led teen drama show’s third season after the long-delayed series was renewed nearly three years ago.In the Emmy-winning “Euphoria,” Reid played Gia Bennett, the younger sister of Zendaya’s leading character, Rue Bennett, from 2019-2022 during the show’s first two seasons.
Advertisement “I’m very excited for Season 3,” Reid told Rotten Tomatoes on the red carpet at the Governors Awards on Nov.17.
“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.” Calling the hit show “a really special thing,” she continued, “I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon.I’m forever grateful — forever indebted.” Reid added that she “can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.” Fans on X, formerly called Twitter, reacted to Reid’s exit from the hit series.
Sad to hear Storm Reid won’t be back for Euphoria Season 3 Gia’s character brought so much depth to the show.— بتول (@batool_9214) November 20, 2024no more crying in the corner scenes from gia….we lost so bad pic.twitter.com/Mqpwgl0UZE— alfonso ☼ ⋆。˚⋆ฺ (@ctrlalfonso) November 20, 2024Advertisement Storm Reid will not be returning for season 3 of euphoria and I will not either.I stand with my fiancé through everything— big jerm...? (@dirtyboul) November 20, 2024HuffPost has reached out to HBO for comment.
Reid’s shocking announcement comes after Casey Bloys, the CEO of HBO, confirmed in June that Season 3 would feature ”the same core cast” after its hiatus.A month later, HBO announced that filming would kick off again in January 2025.
Fans were thrilled to hear news of the show’s return at the time considering it was delayed for quite some time, primarily...