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‘Euphoria’: Did Fezco Escape From Prison? How Season 3’s Finale Brought Angus Cloud Back
The finale shows never-before-used footage of Fez and Rue as creator Sam Levinson says Cloud deserved more time and a fuller life.
- On Sunday, the Euphoria series finale aired on HBO, concluding the show with previously unseen test footage of Angus Cloud as Fezco honoring the late actor.
- Cloud died in 2023 at age 25 from acute intoxication, prompting creator Sam Levinson to reconceive scripts addressing the "very real consequences" of addiction.
- The finale depicts Rue Bennett, played by Zendaya, dying of an accidental overdose on Percocet laced with fentanyl; the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported over 73,000 fentanyl-linked deaths in 2023.
- Levinson explained the finale honored Cloud, stating, "If I couldn't keep him alive in life, then, I could in the show." The unseen footage served as acknowledgment of his character's impact.
- The show ended after three seasons on HBO Max, concluding the series that launched careers for stars including Hunter Schafer, actress, and Jacob Elordi, actor.
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How did Euphoria season 3 finale pay tribute to Angus Cloud?
In the season 3 finale of Euphoria, there was a touching tribute for the late Angus Cloud who played Fezco O'Neill in the series. We see Rue (Zendaya) dream about him escaping prison, which cuts to scene of them smiling and embracing each other. The scene caused fans to share their emotional reactions on social media.
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