'Euphoria' Creator Sam Levinson on Season 3, Angus Cloud, Eric Dane
Rolling Stone • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Sam Levinson, creator of Euphoria, is deeply involved in the production of Season Three, overseeing editing, color correction, and sound design, with a notable score by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer enhancing the show's cinematic quality.
- The new season addresses heavy themes such as fentanyl addiction, inspired by personal losses including the death of Angus Cloud, who played Fezco, and the battle with addiction experienced by the cast and crew during filming.
- Season Three features a more linear and character-driven narrative, incorporating humor and expanded storylines for supporting characters, while also showcasing Hollywood settings and evolving character arcs.
- Production faced challenges including delays due to Angus Cloud's rehab stints and the impact of corporate mergers at HBO, but Levinson emphasizes a committed and adaptive creative process throughout.
- The musical direction shifted from previous seasons' extensive needle drops to a grander, Western-inspired score by Hans Zimmer, marking a departure from former composer Labrinth, whose public split from the show remains unexplained.
