Season 2 Ending
We also finally know when the long-awaited installment is set to premiere in April.
www.marieclaire.comHere’s the latest on Euphoria season 3 cast based on recent reporting.
Key additions and returning players
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New season 3 cast includes several high-profile names such as Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, and other notable newcomers, alongside Eli Roth among the new arrivals. Returning core cast members include Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Colman Domingo, and Nika King, with some regulars promoted to series regulars. These updates come from multiple outlets reporting on the season’s expanded lineup as production moved forward in 2025–2026.[1][2][3][4][5]
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Some original cast members from earlier seasons were confirmed not to return for season 3, including certain leads such as Austin Abrams and Storm Reid’s announced absence, with other cast changes noted over time. This reflects the show’s evolving roster as production plans and storytelling needs shift.[6][1]
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The Season 3 cast is widely described as a mix of returning principals and a broad slate of new additions, signaling a substantial shift in dynamics versus seasons 1 and 2. The reporting consistently highlights Zendaya and the main ensemble returning, while emphasizing new faces and the absence of a few familiar names.[3][5][1]
Release and context notes
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Production for season 3 has been described as resuming in Los Angeles after delays, with a plan for a spring 2026 release window in some reports, and discussions around how to honor past cast losses while moving the story forward. This context helps explain the roster changes and timing.[1][3]
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Parade’s overview summarizes the season as featuring a time jump, returning main cast, and several new additions and exits, aligning with other outlets’ reporting. This framing helps understand how the cast will influence the season’s new arc.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull exact episode-by-episode cast lists as soon as they’re officially posted or summarize the key returning actors vs. new additions in a quick bullet list. I can also compile a concise table comparing who’s back, who’s gone, and who’s new, with source citations.