Euphoria season 3, which premieres on April 12, will feature a five-year time jump, with Rue in Mexico trying to pay off her debts
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New cast members include Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Natasha Lyonne, Marshawn Lynch and YouTuber Trisha Paytas
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Lexi (Maude Apatow) will be working with Sharon Stone’s character in Hollywood
A slew of new cast members are joining the twisted world ofEuphoria.
Season 3, which premieres on April 12, is welcoming several new stars. Those includeOrange is the New BlackalumNatasha Lyonne,The Bear’sDanielle Deadwyler,Grammy AwardwinnerRosalíaand formerNFLplayerMarshawn Lynch.
Thefinal chapter ofEuphoriawill see the characters five years after high school. Rue (Zendaya) works as a drug mule for Laurie (Martha Kelly), meanwhile, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) are married and Jules (Hunter Schafer) is a sugar baby.
While the character details of many of the new cast members are unclear,OscarnomineeSharon Stoneis playing a showrunner whom Lexi (Maude Apatow) works for, according to creatorSam Levinson.
"[Stone] is just absolutely delightful and a true icon," he said in a December 2025 HBO Max presentation, perVariety.
Here’s everything to know about the new cast members who have joinedEuphoriaseason 3.
Sharon Stone
TheCasinostar is playing a showrunner named Patty Lance, whom Lexi works with — and she described her experience with the show as “euphoric.”
“There is little more exciting than going to work with this team of thrilling talent,” Stone said in a February 2026 statement, perVariety. “From the genius of Sam Levinson to the raw sophistication of this profoundly moving cast and tight crew. I am honored to be Euphoric.”
In addition toCasino, Stone has appeared in films likeBasic Instinct(1992), Last Dance(1996) andCatwoman(2004).
Rosalía
Rosalía has joined the fan-favorite HBO series as a stripper named Magick, perIMDbandVulture.
The Grammy- winning artist expressed her excitement for joining the show in a February 2026 interview withElle.
“Euphoriais a series that has such a cultural impact,” Rosalía said. “It’s amazing. It has a lot of honesty. It has a lot of emotional richness to me.”
The singer is best known for her music, but she previously starred inPain and GloryalongsideAntonio BanderasandPenélope Cruzin 2019.
Natasha Lyonne
Like most new cast members, Lyonne has been very quiet about her upcoming role inEuphoriaseason 3.
Lyonne did share the new cast announcement on herInstagramin October 2025, writing, “♥️ @euphoria ♥️ Repost from @variety.”
In addition toOrange is the New Black, Lyonne has starred inAmerican Pie(1999), Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery(2022),The Fantastic Four: First Steps(2025) and more.
Danielle Deadwyler
When asked about her upcoming role inEuphoriaseason 3, Danielle Deadwyler simply said that this season has "everything."
During a March 2026 interview withInStyle, the actress said, “I mean, they’re giving y'all everything. They give you enough to pique your interest.”
Like Lyonne, Deadwyler’s character is yet to be revealed. She has previously appeared inThe Bear, Till(2022), Station Elevenand more.
Asante Blackk
In addition to Rosalía and Stone,Asante Blackkis the only other newEuphoriacast member whose character name has been shared. According toDeadline, his role of Kidd will portray a young man caught up in a high-pressure drug operation.
“Blackk will play Kidd, a runner for a ruthless kingpin played by new series regularAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje,”Deadlinerevealed in March 2025.
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Blackk is best known for his roles onThis Is UsandWhen They See Us.
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje will be playing the leader of a drug operation inEuphoriaseason 3, perDeadline.
The actor shared his reaction on joining the production in February 2025, writing onInstagram, “Very excited to be joining the cast of #EuphoriaS3! @euphoria @hbo 🎬 🖤.”
Akinnuoye-Agbaje has starred inLost, Oz, The Mummy Returns(2001), The Bourne Identity(2002), Suicide Squad(2016), Game of Thronesand more.
Kwame Patterson
While it isn’t clear who Kwame Patterson will be playing inEuphoriaseason 3, he made his excitement for the latest installment of the show clear. The actor shared anInstagram Reelannouncing his name in the new cast lineup, writing, “Beyond grateful to join the Euphoria family.”
“This opportunity means the world to me — a true dream and milestone,” Patterson continued. “Thank you @hbo for having me back #Thewire - once-in-a-lifetime monumental career moment.”
The actor has previously appeared inThe Wire, The Oath, The Outpost(2019) and more.
Marshawn Lynch
Former Seattle Seahawks player Lynch has also joinedEuphoriaseason 3 — and he's dedicated to doing the role justice.
“Let’s just say I had fun in that motherf---er,” he toldThe New York Postin April 2026. “I was trying to hold my own [and] trying not to be the motherf---er that they’re waiting on to get your s--- together.”
Lynch added, “I wanted them to take me seriously … but at the same time, I still am who I am. So, you get a lot of that [in the show].”
This is far from the former NFL player’s first acting role — he’s also appeared inBrooklyn Nine-Nine, Westworld, Bottoms(2023) and more.
Eli Roth
Eli Rothhas joined the cast roster for the third installment ofEuphoria, and it isn’t his first time working with Levinson.
“It was amazing,” Roth previously toldDeadline. “I had an incredible experience working with Sam Levinson onThe Idol. He’s a friend and he called me, and he said, ‘I’ve got something for you,’ so of course I said yes.”
The actor has also starred inInglourious Bastards(2009) andRock of Ages(2012).
Sam Trammell
True Bloodalum Sam Trammellhas also joinedEuphoria’s extensive new cast lineup for season 3. Like most of his contemporaries, Trammell’s role is yet to be revealed — but the actor made his passion for the project clear.
“So excited to be joining the exceptionally talented group of people on @euphoria, and the artistic vision of Sam Levinson,” Trammell wrote onInstagramin October 2025.
In addition toTrue Blood, the actor has appeared in projects likeThe Fault in Our Stars(2014), This Is UsandHomeland.
Trisha Paytas
Paytas, who rose to fame on YouTube, rounds out the new cast members ofEuphoriaseason 3. In November 2025, Paytas told PEOPLE that filming the show was the "coolest experience ever."
"I feel like such an actress," she added. "Sam Levinson was directing, and he was super cool because I loveThe Idol,and we talked so much off-camera about that."
WhileEuphoriawill be Paytas’ biggest TV role to date, she spent late 2025acting inBeetlejuiceon Broadway.
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