Sydney Sweeneys controversial Euphoria trailer scene earns a surprise response from HBO
Euphoria's still got it. And by "it," I mean the ability to stir up controversy like no other show on TV.
After Euphoria's Season 3 premiere, HBO released a "Weeks Ahead" trailer to tease what's coming next for Rue (Zendaya) and the rest of the show's ensemble. One scene in particular drew fans' attention: an image of Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) taking pictures for her OnlyFans account while dressed as a baby, wearing a pacifier, diaper, and a see-through pink hoodie.
Backlash was swift, with fans on social media criticizing Sweeney and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, even calling the scene a "humiliation ritual."
Since then, ComingSoon reported that HBO deleted, then re-uploaded the Euphoria Season 3 "Weeks Ahead" trailer. The shot of Cassie dressed as a baby remains in the trailer. However, it has since been digitally altered to remove the visible nudity under Cassie's hoodie.
Euphoria's Season 3 premiere also earned criticism for its reintroduction of Cassie, who spends her first scene this season making suggestive online content while dressed as a dog.
Scenes like these highlight how Euphoria Season 3 is already actively seeking out more controversy than its prior two outings. Sweeney's Cassie still serves as Levinson's primary punching bag for humiliation, but the Season 3 premiere — which features a dog licking human excrement off Faye's (Chloe Cherry) legs — proves that there's plenty more outrage to go around.
New episodes of Euphoria Season 3 premiere Sundays at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.