Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie Howard has never exactly been the calm center of Euphoria. Since hitting the 2026 TV schedule, Season 3 has pushed the character into even wilder territory, and some viewers have not been shy about saying the show may have gone too far. In a recent interview, creator Sam Levinson explained why Sweeney is "brilliant," despite the storyline backlash.
During The Hollywood Reporter’s Directors in Focus event, the Euphoria creator discussed directing the show’s third season, including Zendaya’s physical comedy as Rue and Sweeney’s work as Cassie. In the chat, Levinson specifically praised Sweeney for adapting when her role in a key scene changed on the day of shooting. He explained:
