Emmy-winning composer Labrinth has publicly severed ties with HBO’s Euphoria in a heated social media submit, simply weeks earlier than the present’s third season launches with stars Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney.
Labrinth’s Explosive Exit
The 37-year-old British musician, recognized for crafting the collection’ iconic rating since its debut, unleashed his frustration late Thursday. He said, “I am carried out with this business. F— Columbia,” concentrating on his document label, earlier than including, “Double f— Euphoria. I am out. Thanks and good evening x.”
Labrinth earned a 2020 Emmy for Excellent Music and Lyrics for the season one finale monitor “All for Us” and holds 4 Emmy nominations for his contributions to the cultural hit.
Business Reactions
Actress Natasha Lyonne responded with a coronary heart emoji. Musician Skylar Gray inspired him, saying, “Please don’t cease making music the world wants you.” Rapper Stefflon Don praised his expertise: “Your expertise and craft speaks volumes!!!! You’re past amaze balls FYI.”
Season 3 Developments
Final summer time, HBO introduced Hans Zimmer would collaborate with Labrinth on the eight-episode third season, which encompasses a time leap inserting characters past highschool and goals to conclude the storyline. Labrinth had beforehand expressed enthusiasm: “One other chapter within the Euphoria universe! So nice to affix Hans, one in all my heroes in movie rating, and convey some new magic to this new season. Love x.”
Earlier this week, Labrinth attended the Balenciaga 2026 Winter present in Paris, the place creator Sam Levinson shared footage from the upcoming season, set to premiere April 12.
Returning Forged and New Faces
Zendaya reprises Rue Bennett alongside Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Dominic Fike, and Maude Apatow. Colman Domingo friends stars, whereas Martha Kelly and Chloe Cherry elevate to regulars. New additions embrace Rosalía, Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Toby Wallace.
Tribute to Eric Dane
The announcement follows the February 19 passing of Eric Dane at age 53 from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Dane accomplished scenes as Cal Jacobs earlier than his demise, regardless of his character’s prior incarceration. He had anticipated a redemption arc, noting, “I imply, that is the trajectory he is on, I am unable to think about Cal’s life in solitary confinement. It is robust to work Cal into the storyline when he is behind bars.”
Levinson paid tribute: “heartbroken by the lack of our expensive pal Eric… Working with him was an honor. Being his pal was a present. Eric’s household is in our prayers. Could his reminiscence be for a blessing.” HBO said: “We’re deeply saddened by the information of Eric Dane’s passing. He was extremely gifted and HBO was lucky to have labored with him on three seasons of Euphoria. Our ideas are together with his family members throughout this tough time.”
A latest trailer gives the primary have a look at the extremely anticipated season.
