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Lewis Knight

Euphoria UK release date, cast, trailer, plot, Zendaya, Drake role

This is a series that has already had a lot of people talking.

HBO has brought out an all-new Drake -produced teen drama entitled Euphoria that has caused a stir due to its explicit content - including lots of full frontal male nudity.

The show centres on recovering drug addicted teen Rue ( Zendaya ) as she adjusts to the pitfalls of growing up, but expect the unexpected as secrets and lies tumble out.

But UK viewers are likely wondering when they can expect to see The Greatest Showman and Spider-Man: Homecoming star in the new drama series.

Here is everything we know about the new drama series.

Euphoria UK release date

Euphoria premieres in the UK on August 6, 2019.

It will be shown on Sky Atlantic and NOW TV as the rest of HBO shows do in the UK.

The series has already premiered in the US on HBO.

Euphoria cast

Zendaya as Rue

Zendaya in Euphoria (HBO)

The Spider-Man: Far From Home and The Greatest Showman star is the lead character, who is a 17-year-old recovering drug addict struggling to find her place in the world.

Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard

Rue's sensible childhood friend and Cassie's younger sister.

Angus Cloud as Rezco

A local drug dealer with a close relationship to Rue.

Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs

Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs (HBO)

A high school athlete whose anger issues mask sexual insecurities.

Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs

The former Grey's Anatomy star plays Nate's father who is hiding secrets from his family.

Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez

Nate's on-off girlfriend.

Barbie Ferreira as Kat Hernandez

A teen exploring her sexuality whilst struggling with body issues.

Nika King as Leslie Bennett

Rue and Gia's mother.

Storm Reid as Gia Bennett

Rue's younger 13-year-old sister.

Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn

Rue's new friend who is a trans girl.

Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn (HBO)

Algee Smith as Chris McKay

A young footballer who is struggling to life in college.

Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard

Lexi's older sister with a dramatic sexual past. Sydney played Eden in The Handmaid's Tale season 2.

Euphoria trailer

HBO drama Euphoria (HBO)

Catch the intriguing trailer for the series at the top of the article.

We can't wait for this to hit UK shores.

Euphoria plot

HBO drama Euphoria (HBO)

The series follows "a group of high school students as they navigate drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship."

Sounds pleasant enough but it looks set to be very explicit and no-holds-barred in execution.

Expect Zendaya's Rue to be at the centre of the action as she has been the front of all material so far.

Will there be a Euphoria season 2?

(HBO)

 

Yes, HBO has confirmed that the Zendaya-led series will return for a second run.

Drake role

Drake (Getty)

Drake and Future the Prince are executive producers on the series.

Euphoria does not currently have a UK premiere date.

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