'Euphoria' Season 3 has officially returned. Amid that, take a look at the massive salary of the entire cast of the series.
The powerful star cast consisting of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and more are all set to rule the screens once again with their most-awaited teenage drama, Euphoria Season 3. For those who do not know, the much-loved show first premiered in 2019 and it instantly became a fan-favourite for its relatable storyline and powerful performances. Now that Season 3 is all set to premiere, curiosity around the cast salary has increased. Well, continue reading to know who bagged the highest paycheque?
For those who have been Euphoria fans, well, you are in for a treat. If reports are to be believed, Season 3 is going to be bigger, darker and very satisfactory. The season will take place five years after where the previous season left. The characters are no longer teenagers studying in school; however, they are now trying to figure out their lives. While details regarding the plot have been kept under wraps, viewers can expect the characters to struggle with career, relationships and more.
Talking about when and where to watch the series, well, for users in the U.S., Euphoria Season 3 will drop on April 12, 2026, at 9 PM (PT) only on HBO Max. However, the Indian audience will have to wait slightly longer. Viewers can watch the series from April 15, 2026, onwards. The show will premiere on the OTT giant, JioHotstar. The head of US broadcaster HBO, Francesca Orsi once spoke about the series and shared, "I think you will be very satisfied with this season, and how we bring each of the characters’ whole narrative."
If a report by Spoiler Bolavip is to be believed, Zendaya is the highest paid actor of the series, Euphoria Season 3. Reportedly, she charged USD 1 million per episode. However, it is worth noting that the figure has not been confirmed either by the actress or by HBO Max. For those who do not know, Zendaya plays the role of ‘Rue’ in Euphoria and over the years, she has won multiple awards for the same.
On the other hand, Sydney Sweeney, who plays the role of ‘Cassie’ in the series, earned a paycheque close to Zendaya. If reports are to be believed, Sydney initially used to earn USD 350,000 in the previous season; however, for Season 3, she allegedly took home a massive amount of USD 800,000 per episode. It is worth noting that once in a conversation with Hollywood Reporter, she opened up about the money she earns as an actor. She was quoted as saying:
"They don’t pay actors like they used to, and with streamers, you no longer get residuals. If I just acted, I wouldn’t be able to afford my life in L.A. I take deals because I have to. I was worried that, if I don’t work, there is no money and no support for kids I would have. If I wanted to take a six-month break, I don’t have income to cover that. I don’t have someone supporting me, I don’t have anyone I can turn to, to pay my bills or call for help."
Apart from Sydney Sweeney and Zendaya, the series, Euphoria also features actors like Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer and Alexa Demie. Talking about their salaries, The Kissing Booth actor, Jacob, who plays the role of ‘Nate’ in the series took home approximately USD 700,000 per episode. On the other hand, Alexa Demie, who portrays the role of ‘Maddy’ reportedly charged around USD 600,000 per episode.
It is also worth mentioning that Hunter Schafer and Maude Apatow took home a paycheque of somewhere between USD 250,000 to USD 500,000 per episode, according to a report by Spoiler Bolavip. Talking about the show, a few days ago, Zendaya appeared on a podcast, during which she subtly confirmed that season 3 might be the final season of Euphoria.
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