Zendaya talks about the long wait for Season 2 of Euphoria: 'We were kind of worried about having to chase the idea of what ‘Euphoria’ was to people. Taking a step back allowed us to get back inside of the show in a different way and allowed it to grow”
’s pretty, face-tatted boy Elliot. Immediately, many fans were up in arms, infuriated by the possibility that the writer’s room could have brought in this character to rattle things between the already star-crossed “Rules.” They’re not alone.
“I think I was in a similar boat to Z when I first heard about this ‘Elliot boy,'” Schafer said. “But, you know, as we saw more of what it brought into the story and the script, it became a more interesting and exciting prospect, and once Dom came on board, he made it a lot of fun.” Zendaya and Schafer both said that the pair, as well as the entire cast and crew, had a lot of time to think about the fate of their characters in the two years between Seasons 1 and 2 — given the long delay caused by COVID. “We were just in our heads and kind of worried about having to chase the idea of what ‘Euphoria’ was to so many people, and the pressure and fear that kind of came with that,” said Zendaya, who in September 2020 won an Emmy for her portrayal of Rue.
One way that growth was facilitated was through the two special episodes created during the pandemic, which helped both Zendaya and Schafer navigate new territory for their characters and be more creatively liberated — Schafer co-wrote one of the specials, which focused on Jules.
“Before we took on the very serious ambition of Season 2, the specials were an amazing testament to giving things a shot that you don’t know will work out, especially if they don’t follow the formula that Season 1 followed that ultimately made it a hit show,” Schafer said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How to Watch ‘Euphoria’ Season Two on HBO MaxZendaya and Hunter Schafer return as Rue and Jules in the second season of the cult-fave high school drama that has spawned fashion and beauty trends.
Read more »
Meet Euphoria's Newest Cast Member Dominic Fike - E! OnlineGet to know Euphoria's newest star, Dominic Fike, who will portray Jules and Rue's friend Elliot in season two. The show returns to HBO on Sunday, Jan. 9.
Read more »
Zendaya Jokes About a Tom Holland Cameo in ‘Euphoria’ Season 2Zendaya discussed what fans can expect from the upcoming season and joked how her Spider-Man: No Way Home co-star and real-life boyfriend Tom Holland could make an appearance on the show.
Read more »
7 of Hunter Schafer's most iconic outfitsThe 'Euphoria' actress epitomizes Gen Z’s plugged-in style.
Read more »
Zendaya's 'Euphoria' Premiere Dress Is a Vintage Valentino Throwback\u003cp\u003e\n\tMario is PAPER's Fashion Editor and oversees all digital fashion coverage. He writes about fashion news, designer profiles, trends, and reported features. He can also recite every Miranda Priestly line by heart. \n\t\u003ca href='https://www.instagram.com/marioabad/' target='_blank'\u003emarioabad\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/p\u003e
Read more »
11 of Our Favorite 'Euphoria' Season One LooksBecause we're clearly excited about the season two premiere.
Read more »