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See the 'Euphoria' cast's evolution from Season 1 to Season 3
April 7, 2026Updated April 16, 2026, 11:15 a.m. ET
"Euphoria" is officially back!
Four years after the conclusion of its second season, the hit HBO series returns with its highly-anticipated third season on April 12.
Slated to pick up five years after the events of Season 2, "Euphoria" Season 3 sees the return of much of its ensemble cast, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, while also introducing a new set of characters.
As fans prepare to return to the tumultuous lives of "Euphoria's" sprawling characters, here's a look at just how much they've changed since their initial introduction to audiences in Season 1 (2019).
Pictured above, Zendaya as Rue Bennett in "Euphoria"s first season.
Eddy Chen, HBOFour years after the conclusion of its second season, the hit HBO series returns with its highly-anticipated third season on April 12.
Slated to pick up five years after the events of Season 2, "Euphoria" Season 3 sees the return of much of its ensemble cast, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, while also introducing a new set of characters.
As fans prepare to return to the tumultuous lives of "Euphoria's" sprawling characters, here's a look at just how much they've changed since their initial introduction to audiences in Season 1 (2019).
Pictured above, Zendaya as Rue Bennett in "Euphoria"s first season.
Zendaya and Hunter Schafer as teen love interests Rue and Jules Vaughn in Season 1 of "Euphoria."
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Jacob Elordi, who's since added an Oscar nomination to his name, and Alexa Demie found their first major breakthroughs playing Nate Jacobs and Maddy Perez in "Euphoria's" first season.
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While many now know Sydney Sweeney for her stacked resume, the actress first found initial mainstream success for playing Cassie Howard in "Euphoria" Season 1.
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Academy Award nominee Colman Domingo starred in "Euphoria" as Rue's mentor and sponsor Ali Muhammed in 2019.
Pictured here, Domingo performs in a scene from "Euphoria" special episode "Trouble Don't Last Always."
Eddy Chen, HBOPictured here, Domingo performs in a scene from "Euphoria" special episode "Trouble Don't Last Always."
Angus Cloud quickly became a fan favorite on "Euphoria" for playing Fezco O'Neill across both seasons one and two.
In 2023, Cloud died at age 25 from a drug overdose.
Eddy Chen, HBOIn 2023, Cloud died at age 25 from a drug overdose.
While their relationship continued to evolve in Season 2, Barbie Ferreira and Alexa Demie first introduced audiences to Kat Hernandez and Maddy's quirky friendship in "Euphoria" Season 1.
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Algee Smith first portrayed Chris McKay in Season 1 of "Euphoria," followed by a brief appearance in Season 2.
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Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs, the father of Elordi's Nate Jacobs, in Season 1 of "Euphoria."
The "Grey's Anatomy" alumnus died in 2026 at 53 after publicly battling ALS.
Eddy Chen, HBOThe "Grey's Anatomy" alumnus died in 2026 at 53 after publicly battling ALS.
Elordi in Season 1 of "Euphoria."
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Storm Reid and Zendaya portray sisters Gia and Rue Bennett in "Euphoria."
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Sweeney and Maude Apatow as sisters Cassie and Lexi Howard in Season 1 of "Euphoria."
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Seven years after the release of "Euphoria's" first season, Zendaya returns as Rue in this first-look image for Season 3.
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Demie's Maddie works as a talent agent in "Euphoria" Season 3.
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Elordi returns as an adult Nate Jacobs in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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Schafer's Jules has seemingly become a sugar baby by Season 3.
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As seen in the Season 3's trailer, Sweeney's Cassie is now married to Nate and is launching a career on OnlyFans.
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Apatow's Lexi pursues a career in entertainment in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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Sweeney as Cassie in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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Zendaya as Rue in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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Zendaya as Rue in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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Domingo also makes a return as Ali in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
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