isn't saying goodbye to Angus Cloud's character, Fez, just yet.
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Euphoria Confirms Fezs Fate After Actors Death
HBO isn't saying goodbye to Angus Cloud's Euphoria character, Fez, just yet. The first episode of the show's season three premiered on Sunday, and Fez's absence...
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The first episode of the show's season three premiered on Sunday, and Fez's absence was immediately felt by viewers following Cloud's tragic death nearly three years ago.
The late actor died at age 25 in July 2023. It was later revealed that the manner of death was an accidental overdose.
Following his off-screen death, the season three premiere picks up after a five-year time jump following the season two finale.
The previously high school-age characters are on different paths in their early adulthood.
In one scene 's character Rue talked to Lexi () about getting in touch with Fez. During their conversation it was revealed that Fez is doing a long stint in prison.
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Season three of Euphoria premiered Sunday, addressing the absence of Angus Cloud's character Fez following the actor's death at 25; He is pictured in January 2022
The late actor died in July 2023 following an overdose; Pictured in 2019 Euphoria season one still
'You know, you really should call Fez,' Rue tells Lexi, who responds by saying she knows she should but has been too busy to do so.
In response, Rue tells her that Fez has said multiple times that he misses Lexi, but Lexi ends up making an excuse about time.
'Just pick up the phone and call him. It's not like he's going anywhere,' Rue says. 'He's in prison for 30 years.'
Following his off-screen death, the season three premiere picks up after a five-year time jump following the season two finale; He is pictured in November 2021
The show revealed that Fez is doing a long stint behind bars. The season two finale previously left off with Fez seemingly getting arrested; He is pictured with co-star Zendaya
In an effort to honor the late actor and his character, Euphoria creator Sam Levinson said at the premiere earlier this week that other characters in the show will have phone calls with Fez
Dane had filmed all of his scenes prior to his death and will appear posthumously in season three.
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Levinson also paid tribute to the late actors with a five-minute speech to honor the late stars at the premiere.
In a video shared by Deadline, Levinson said that the delay between seasons two and three was due to multiple factors.
However, he noted: 'The real time was in trying to figure out how to find a way to pay respect to those who we've lost.'
'When Angus died, it was tough,' he continued. 'I loved him deeply, and I fought hard to keep him clean. The year he died, in 2023, he was one of 73,000 people in America who died of a fentanyl overdose.'
He added: 'I learned a whole lot that year, but what I realized more than anything is that death is what gives life meaning.
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'You can't be arrogant about existence. You're forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.'
In another interview, he shared his thoughts about 'how precious life is' and how he wanted to incorporate that sentiment into the third season to honor the late actors.
Eric Dane died in February and will be making a posthumous appearance in season three; pictured in April 2022
It was previously revealed that he finished filming his scenes while battling ALS; Seen in a still from season three
'How do I tell a story about what it means to be alive and to have the freedom to choose whatever path you want to choose — but there's also the consequences that come with it?'
Levinson added: 'In many ways, this season was about honoring Angus and exploring what the greater meaning of life is. And I think what it comes down to is gratitude.
'You gotta have gratitude for the small moments, for the tragedies and also the beautiful parts of life. It became the thematic backbone.'
Levinson dedicated the third and final season to Cloud, Dane and executive producer Kevin Turen, who died in 2023.
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