HBO Officially Responds To Euphoria Season 2 On-Set Controversy Reports
In an official statement addressing recent rumors surrounding working conditions on Euphoria season 2, HBO states no «formal complaints» were filed during production, and that the safety of cast and crew members was of utmost importance. A global sensation, Euphoria is now HBO's second most-watched series, only trailing behind Game of Thrones. Boasting an ensemble cast of young stars, including Zendaya (Spider-Man: No Way Home), Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie (Mid90s), and Jacob Elordi (The Kissing Booth), the series first became popular in 2019, earning a reputation for the unique visual aesthetics and dramatic teenage scandals. Director Sam Levinson has created an eye-catching story that fans seem to love, but he is also facing controversies about how his set was managed.
After production on Euphoria was put on hold due to COVID-19, season 2 finally premiered in late 2021 to immense success, as well as new controversies. The most recent allegations say that the set was a toxic work environment and that background actors were mistreated. Levinson's lack of preparation on set and the supposed carelessness regarding COVID-19 safety guidelines during last year's production were specifically called out by the accusers.
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Variety reports HBO's official statement responding to claims about mishandled safety guidelines and Levinson's conduct. While acknowledging that production on a show like Euphoria can be «complex,» HBO denies that any formal complaints were made to SAG-AFTRA. This comes after several reports from background actors who said the work environment was toxic, citing the Euphoria director's long filming hours and lack of preparation. Extras also alleged
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