Jeremy O. Harris is far from elated about the ongoing strike of the Writers Guild of America.
The “Euphoria” producer shared during Variety and Kering’s Women in Motion panel in Cannes that showrunner Sam Levinson won’t cross the pickets to get season 3 of the Emmy-winning series into production during the strike. Harris in turn urged Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav to “come to that table” of negotiations.
“All I will say is Sam Levinson is not a scab,” Harris said. “He’s not a scab. David Zaslav, make a deal. This is what I will say about the third season of ‘Euphoria’. Make a deal, David. It’s easy. Come to that table.
“Euphoria” Season 3 was previously announced to go into production this year, with costume designer Heidi Bivens teasing a June 2023 start date during the “The run through with Voguepodcast. Season 3 will also mark the directorial debut of Emmy winner Zendaya.
“You can’t talk about ‘Euphoria’ without talking about how Zendaya is such a leader,” Harris said of the lead actress. “You see her and Sam sitting together as they go through every scene in the script. She asks questions not only as a lead actress but also as a producer. What I learn every time I go to that set is that I can’t stop working hard. I can’t rely on my charm or how people perceive me.
Tony-nominated ‘Slave Play’ creator Harris teased he’s looking to greenlight a collaboration with Zendaya on Broadway, saying “there may be a show” in the works.
Harris added of Zendaya’s “Euphoria” co-stars Sydney Sweeney and Maude Apatow, “Sydney is such a special young person. Same with Maude. The way these young women present themselves and are the hardest working people you will ever meet in your life teaches me how to work better. They are very much about their craft. It’s so inspiring.
Since its debut in June 2019, ‘Euphoria’ has earned 25 Emmy nominations and nine Emmy wins. Zendaya has won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series twice, with Colman Domingo winning Outstanding Guest Actor.
Meanwhile, “Euphoria” showrunner Levinson premieres “The Idol” at Cannes.
