‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson defends killing Zendaya’s chracter Rue in Season 3 finale
Sam Levinson, the creator of 'Euphoria,' defended the decision to kill off Zendaya's character Rue in the Season 3 finale, calling it the most 'honest ending' for the show. He stated that the choice was made to honor late cast member Angus Cloud, who died from an overdose in 2023. Levinson emphasized the importance of portraying the harsh realities of addiction and the impact of fentanyl on young lives.
- ▪Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, dies from a fatal overdose in the Season 3 finale.
- ▪Sam Levinson stated that the decision to kill Rue was to honor Angus Cloud, who also suffered a fatal overdose.
- ▪Levinson highlighted the need to depict the realities of addiction and the consequences of fentanyl.
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TV ‘Euphoria’ creator Sam Levinson defends killing Zendaya’s chracter Rue in Season 3 finale By Riley Cardoza Published June 1, 2026, 8:28 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add Page Six on Google Zendaya’s “Euphoria” character, Rue Bennett, dying in the Season 3 finale was the most “honest ending” for the show, creator Sam Levinson insisted after the tragic scene aired. The showrunner declared in a post-finale HBO interview that “people like Rue don’t make it.” The 41-year-old added that he was motivated to kill off the beloved character as a way to honor late cast member Angus Cloud, who died in July 2023 at 25. 8 “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson (pictured above on April 7) stands behind killing another original cast member in Sunday’s finale.
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