Sam Levinson "fought really hard" to keep Angus Cloud clean
Far Out Magazine • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Euphoria creator Sam Levinson expressed deep grief and anger over the death of actor Angus Cloud, who died from a drug overdose in 2023 at age 25.
- Levinson revealed he fought hard to keep Cloud clean, acknowledging the actor’s struggle with sobriety and the difficulty when the desire for recovery is not mutual.
- Cloud’s character, Fezco, was initially planned to be killed off in season one, but Levinson kept him alive to give Cloud hope and a future goal amid his personal battles.
- The creator balanced the need to deliver the show with ensuring the cast’s health and safety, noting other actors like Dominic Fike also faced struggles during filming.
- Cloud’s death prompted Levinson to reflect deeply on life and storytelling, influencing the direction and themes of Euphoria’s third season.
