Euphoria’ Season 3 Rounds Out Cast With New & Returning Stars; Danielle Deadwyler First-Look Photo Drops

The much-anticipated third season of Euphoria is shaping up to be its boldest yet, with HBO officially confirming a large ensemble of both new and returning cast members and giving fans a first look at Danielle Deadwyler in her new character role. The new season is slated to premiere in Spring 2026, and production is already underway in Los Angeles. ComingSoon+2TVLine+2

Among the new names joining the show are Danielle Deadwyler, acclaimed for her roles in Till and The Piano Lesson, Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, Trisha Paytas, and True Blood alum Sam Trammell. Decider+2TVLine+2 Other fresh faces include Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Colleen Camp, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Rebecca Pidgeon, among others. ComingSoon+2Blavity News & Entertainment+2

On the returning side, many of the core cast will be back. Confirmed to return are Zendaya (Rue), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Chloe Cherry, Colman Domingo, Nika King, Dominic Fike, Alanna Ubach, Paula Marshall, Sophia Rose Wilson, Daeg Faerch, Melvin Bonez Estes, Martha Kelly, and Zak Steiner. TVLine+2ComingSoon+2

HBO also shared a first-look photograph of Danielle Deadwyler in character, although details about her role remain closely guarded. ComingSoon+2TVLine+2

There are some noticeable absences too: Storm Reid, who played Gia Bennett, will not return for Season 3. Her decision to depart was announced earlier. Marie Claire+1

The new season is expected to consist of eight episodes and be more mature in tone, featuring a time jump that positions many characters beyond their high school years. ComingSoon+2Marie Claire+2

With this fresh batch of cast additions, Euphoria is signaling expansion — not just in numbers, but in the narrative scope. Observers expect intertwined new storylines, fresh perspectives, and the introduction of characters with varied backgrounds that will shift the dynamics of existing relationships in the show. The inclusion of heavy hitters from film, music, and social media (such as Deadwyler, Lyonne, Paytas) suggests the show is leaning into broader pop-culture collisions.

The first-look photo of Deadwyler adds intrigue: while we don’t yet know her character’s name or exact narrative function, her presence in promotional materials indicates she will play a prominent role. Casting her, along with others like Lyonne and Roth — artists known for strong, often complex roles — hints that Season 3 may probe deeper into adult themes, consequences, and perhaps darker edges, while the show continues to balance its signature style: raw emotion, stylized visuals, and character-driven drama.

Fans will likely also watch carefully how the show addresses departures, especially given the passing of Angus Cloud, who played Fezco. As the cast expands, the showrunners must juggle many characters and arcs without diluting the emotional core that earned Euphoria strong acclaim and loyal viewership. The Playlist+1

As for what to expect from Deadwyler’s character? No official plot points have been revealed, but since her image is part of the new promotional wave, it’s reasonable to expect her storyline will intersect significantly with existing characters.

For now, HBO and the production team are keeping many details under wraps. But with Spring 2026 setting the stage, Euphoria Season 3 is positioning itself to be a major television event of that year—with a cast that promises both familiarity and exciting new energy.

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