Angus Cloud had discussed reuniting with his Euphoria co-stars just months before his tragic death on Monday.
The HBO series was preparing for its third season after the huge success of the first two offerings, including several Emmy wins.
In October, the 25-year-old discussed the possibility of his character, drug dealer Fezco “Fez” O’Neill, returning to season three of the hit show.
In the season finale last February, viewers watched as Fez was dragged away by police following a gunfight which saw his adoptive brother Ashtray (Javon Wavon) fatally shot.
Speaking to E! News about the show’s next installment, Cloud said: “I can’t wait to get back to work with everyone. I feel like it’s been way too long. I just can’t wait to see everyone and working on set again.”
Before adding he was “definitely not sure what to expect” for his character in season three and praising Euphoria creator Sam Levinson “But knowing Sam, it will be good.”
Euphoria has been plagued with cancellation rumours as the wait between seasons increases but, actress Maude Apatow confirmed that the show would go into production later this year.
Apatow, who plays Lexi Howard on the series, revealed in an interview with Vogue that filming should begin in the “latter half of 2023”, although her comments were made prior to the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike.
She told the outlet: “I honestly don’t know a single thing. We should be getting scripts and hearing about next season soon-ish, but I’m totally in the dark!”
Cloud’s family confirmed the star died at his family home in Oakland, California, on Monday just days after he buried his father, something the family said the actor “intensely struggled” with.
“It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” Cloud’s family said in a statement. “Last week he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss.
“The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend.
“Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence.”
“We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone,” his family added.
On Tuesday, the local fire department confirmed first responders had been to Cloud’s house on the day he’d died. A statement from Oakland Fire Department read: “Upon arrival of Fire EMS personnel, the patient was determined to be already deceased.” No cause of death has been given.
Paying tribute to Cloud, show creator Sam Levinson told the Hollywood Reporter: “There was no one quite like Angus. He was too special, too talented and way too young to leave us so soon.
“He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will.”
Canadian rapper Drake, who serves as executive producer on Euphoria, shared a picture of Cloud on his Instagram story, captioning it “Good soul”, alongside a sad face emoji and a white dove.
HBO said in a statement “We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of Angus Cloud,” HBO said in a statement. “He was immensely talented and a beloved part of the HBO and `Euphoria’ family. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
Cloud was unknown before he was cast in Euphoria and was spotted by casting scout Eléonore Hendricks walking down a street in New York.
His breakthrough in Euphoria saw him cast in his first supporting role in his first film, The Line – a college drama starring Alex Wolff and John Malkovich that premiered earlier this year at the Tribeca Festival.
He was recently cast to co-star in Scream 6 and made several cameos in music videos for Juice WRLD, Becky G and Karol G.
