Nate Jacobs will be covering new ground when *Euphoria* returns for Season 3, actor Jacob Elordi reveals. (And knowing Nate, should we be scared or relieved?)
In a recent interview, Elordi described his experience shooting the upcoming season of the HBO drama as “incredibly liberating.” Fans will remember Nate as a deeply troubled high school boy who has used violence and manipulation to control several people in his life.
At the Academy Museum Gala red carpet, Elordi told *Variety* that in Season 3, “I got to play something so sort of far out from what I’ve done before.”
*Euphoria* Season 2 ended with Nate holding a gun on his father, Cal (played by Eric Dane), confronting him after discovering a trove of underage sex videos years earlier. By the episode’s end, Nate had called the police on Cal and was threatening to hand over a flash drive full of incriminating evidence. (Read a full recap [here].)
Elordi also shared that he only shot scenes focusing on Nate’s storyline and hadn’t been privy to what his co-stars were filming. “So it’s great, because I’ll get to consume the show the same way that everybody else does—as a fan—which I haven’t been able to do before. I’m really excited,” he said.
### Season 3 Premiere and Episode Details
Season 3 of the HBO drama, previously slated for release sometime in 2025, is now on track for a premiere in 2026. The upcoming season will consist of eight episodes, just like the first two seasons.
Consider this your handy guide to all things *Euphoria*. We’ll keep you updated on castings, photos, trailers, and all the latest news. Expect regular updates to ensure you have the best and newest intel on the show.
### Cast Updates
While HBO has not yet released a full cast roster for Season 3, the network confirmed in July that the “principal cast”—including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Maude Apatow, and Alexa Demie—will be back.
In November, HBO Chief Casey Bloys confirmed that “everybody is expected to come back.”
Additionally, in a July 2024 episode of Bravo’s *Watch What Happens Live!*, Colman Domingo confirmed he would return as Rue’s sponsor, Ali, in the upcoming season.
HBO has also confirmed other returning actors from previous seasons, including Dominic Fike as Elliot, Nika King as Rue’s mother Leslie, and Alanna Ubach as Cassie’s mom Suze, along with Zak Steiner, Daeg Faerch, Melvin Bonez Estes, Paula Marshall, and Sophia Rose Wilson.
### Zendaya on Season 3
In November 2024, Zendaya told *Vanity Fair* that she hadn’t read any Season 3 scripts yet but emphasized her commitment to the character of Rue:
“My most important thing is to do justice by the people who love and care about Rue, and make sure that she’s looked after as a character. I think that’s my Number 1 duty.”
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Stay tuned for more updates as we learn more about the next chapter of *Euphoria*!
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