## Sharon Stone in High School? Hold on to Your Glitter Tears, ‘Euphoria’ Fans.
Prepare for another game-changer in the already explosive world of HBO’s Euphoria.
Word on the street is that Hollywood legend Sharon Stone is set to join the cast for season three, according to Deadline. We’re talking Basic Instinct herself, stepping into the gritty, neon-lit universe of Rue, Jules, and the rest of the East Highland crew. But what role will she play? Will she be a wise mentor, a shadowy figure with secrets, or maybe even a surprise love interest for a certain brooding heartthrob?
Sharon Stone Poised To Join HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ For Season 3
Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award-winner Sharon Stone (Basic Instinct, Casino) is in negotiations to join the cast of the HBO series Euphoria for Season 3, according to Deadline. The eight-episode third season of Euphoria will feature a time jump that takes the characters out of high school. It is set to premiere in 2026, four years after the show’s Season 2 run.
- Deadline has been tracking this casting for weeks with an announcement pending following the closing of her contract.
- The ensemble cast of returning and new talent on Euphoria includes fan-favorites like Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, and Colman Domingo.
- New series regulars include Martha Kelly, Chloe Cherry, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Toby Wallace.
- Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, and Kadeem Hardison are set as guest stars alongside Darrell Britt-Gibson, Priscilla Delgado; James Landry Hébert)
- Season 3 is currently shooting in Los Angeles.
- The series has received 25 Emmy nominations, with nine wins.
- Among the wins is one for Zendaya for best actress in a drama and one for Colman Domingo for best guest actor in a drama.
- Sam Levinson also won a DGA Award for the season two episode “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird.”
- Hardison reunites with Zendaya who played his daughter in the Disney Channel sitcom K.C. Undercover which ran for three seasons from 2015 to 2018.
- “I was over the moon when I heard the news that I booked it. It’s amazing to be back on set with Z. She and I formed a tight friendship while shooting K.C. Undercover and we’ve stayed close, so this is truly special,” Hardison said.
- “Sam, Ashley, the entire cast and crew have all been great to work with and we’re all very happy to be shooting it here in LA, especially after the travesty that thousands here just experienced. Our hearts go out to everyone affected and here’s to hoping more productions follow suit and come back to Los Angeles to shoot,” he added.
- Crew members include Julio C. Perez, IV returns as supervising editor and Co-Producer; Marcell Rév returns as director of photography and will be shooting all episodes; Doniella Davy returns as makeup department head; Ryan Heffington returns as choreographer and Kim Kimble returns as hair department head.
- Newcomers are Colleen Atwood, who joins as a Co-Producer; Natasha Newman-Thomas joins as costume designer and Francois Audouy joins as production designer.
Sources told Deadline Algee Smith and Nika King will not return for Season 3. Plans regarding Dominic Fike’s return have not been confirmed.
Production Details
Stone is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her roles in Martin Scorsese’s drama Casino (1995) and Basic Instinct (1992). For her portrayal of trophy wife “Ginger McKenna” in Casino, alongside Robert De Niro who played her husband Sam, she received a Golde Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in 1996. She was awarded an Emmy in 2004 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for portraying “Sheila Carlisle.” Additional film credits include The Specialist (1994), Total Recall (1990), Sliver (1993), Bobby (2006) and The Laundromat (2019).
Analysis and Insights
Euphoria has been in production for a few days on the long-delayed third season and Deadline can reveal the addition of Grammy Award winner Rosalía, Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch and NAACPI Image Award winner Kadeem Hardison, as well as the return of series regulars Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney and Jacob Elordi, among others.
The eight-episode third season of Euphoria will feature a time jump that takes the characters out of high school. It is set to premiere in 2026, four years after the show’s Season 2 run. Coming back for Season 3 are original cast members Zendaya (Dune film series); Hunter Schafer (the upcoming Blade Runner); Eric Dane; Jacob Elordi (Guillermo Del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein); Sydney Sweeney (Anyone but You); Alexa Demie; and Maude Apatow as series regulars. Colman Domingo will return as a guest star. Sources tell Deadline Algee Smith and Nika King will not be returning for Season 3. Plans regarding Dominic Fike’s return have not been confirmed.
Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry have been upped to series regulars. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Suicide Squad) and Toby Wallace (Babyteeth) have joined the show as series regulars. In addition to Rosalia, Marshawn Lynch, and Kadeem Hardison, the new Season 3 cast will also include Darrell Britt-Gibson (She Taught Love), Priscilla Delgado (Julieta); James Landry Hébert (1883); and Anna Van Patten (Gossip Girl) who have notable guest star roles.
Angus Cloud, who played the series regular of “Fezco” for the show’s first two seasons, died on July 31, 2023. Storm Reid will not return to the role of Georgia “Gia” Bennett, sister of Zendaya’s character Ruby “Rue” Bennett, due to scheduling issues and projects she has lined up with her production company A Seed & Wings. Barbie Ferreira announced in 2022 that she would not be returning for Season 3, months later confirming her exit was due to creative differences regarding her character Katherine “Kat” Hernandez. In turn, Austin Abrams who played Kat’s boyfriend “Ethan Daley” in the series, will no longer appear.
As a reminder, Javon “Wanna” Walton’s character Ashtray, died in the Season 2 finale. “If there’s anything that excites me as much as finding a good melody or a good lyric, it’s becoming a better performer every day. Euphoria has been my favorite series of the last few years and I couldn’t be happier and more grateful to be acting alongside all these colleagues that I admire so much and contributing my ‘granito de arena’ to bring Sam’s vision to reality. I can’t wait to share what we’re doing!!! Besitos, Rosi,” shared Rosalia.
Conclusion
The prospect of Sharon Stone stepping into the captivating world of HBO’s “Euphoria” for Season 3 is undeniably electrifying. As Deadline reports, Stone’s potential involvement adds another layer of intrigue to an already complex and compelling narrative. Her rumored role as a character grappling with addiction and its impact on her family promises to explore fresh territory within the show’s established themes of teenage angst, love, and the darker side of self-discovery.
This casting move signifies more than just a star-studded addition to the cast. It speaks to “Euphoria’s” fearless approach to tackling sensitive and often taboo subjects, pushing creative boundaries and sparking vital conversations. Stone’s presence could bring a new dimension to the show’s exploration of addiction, offering a nuanced perspective through the eyes of a seasoned actress known for her powerful portrayals of complex characters. As we anticipate the unfolding drama of Season 3, one thing is certain: Sharon Stone’s potential arrival promises to leave an indelible mark on “Euphoria,” further solidifying its status as a cultural phenomenon.