“I’ve always said…” – Sydney Sweeney Reveals How Sam Levinson Inspired the Characters of ‘Euphoria’

Published 05/24/2023, 11:30 PM EDT

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Sydney Sweeney is on her way to gaining one more Emmy nomination and probably winning it this time. The actress is all set with her film Reality, which makes her a strong contender for the Emmys this year. Even though Reality might get Sweeney her well-deserved Emmy, the actress will always be most famous for the role that earned her the first Emmy nomination she ever had.

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We are talking about the role that brought fame to her feet, aka Cassie Howard from Euphoria. This show and her role made her a household name internationally. Sweeney always gives credit to the show’s creator, Sam Levinson, for believing in her and offering her the role. She also believes that the brilliant script of the show and Levinson’s direction are what made it one of the most-watched shows on HBO.

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Sweeney recently appeared on the Awards Chatter podcast of The Hollywood reporter. While talking about various topics, the host questioned her about Euphoria. He referred to the time when, during the promotion of season one of the show, Zendaya said that the characters of the show are inspired by some parts of Levinson. Sweeney commented on this, “I’ve always said that I’ve felt like we’re all different veins or a part of his internal system.

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Sam Levinson took the anecdotes of the show’s incidents and characters from his real life. This is the sole reason the show felt so realistic and relatable. However, the stars worked on their respective characters too and made a huge contribution to the show’s success.

Sydney Sweeney really stepped into the shoes of Cassie

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Sweeney nailed the role with so much perfection that people started believing that she was a real-life dumb blonde. Though she is very smart and educated in real life, she went against her real-life personality to fit into the role. She is famous for her character preparation and dedication to her role.

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Very soon, the filming of the third season of Euphoria will begin. Fans are eagerly waiting for its release because it was announced last year. The show makers are rumored to take a leap with the characters and show them land in different parts of the world.

What are your thoughts about Sweeney’s statement about Levinson? Tell us in the comments.

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Radhika Deshmukh

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Radhika Deshmukh is a Hollywood and Netflix News writer at Netflix Junkie. As a passionate film and theater enthusiast, Radhika found her calling in entertainment reporting. Her love for cinema and television motivated her to intern as a news writer at Dainik Bhaskar, where she honed her skills in factual reporting.

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