Algee Smith & Nika King Not Returning For ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Algee Smith & Nika King Not Returning For ‘Euphoria’ Season 3

Algee Smith and Nika King are officially out for Season 3 of Euphoria.

As filming begins for the long-delayed season, Deadline confirms that Smith and King, who played McKay and Rue’s mother, Leslie Bennett, respectively, are not returning. They join a growing list of cast departures, including Storm Reid, who previously revealed she won’t be back as Gia Bennett (Rue’s sister) due to scheduling conflicts.

Other major exits include Dominic Fike (Elliot), Barbie Ferreira (Kat), and Austin Abrams (Ethan).

 

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Meanwhile, Zendaya (Rue), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Alexa Demie (Maddy), Maude Apatow (Lexi), and Eric Dane (Cal) are all returning. Colman Domingo (Ali) will appear as a guest star. New faces include Grammy winner Rosalia, NFL champ Marshawn Lynch, and actor Kadeem Hardison.

Season 3, featuring a time jump that takes the characters beyond high school, is set to premiere in 2026.

What are your thoughts on the cast shake-up?

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