‘Euphoria’ Star Zendaya Talks Advancing Representation On Screen & Being Changed By Empathetic HBO Drama: “I Guess I Have Softened A Little Bit”

marks a turning point. A recovering drug addict reckless in her life choices, Rue is a representation of a narrative we seldom see, and a type of role that presented a different challenge for Zendaya.

Levinson’s HBO series has garnered critical acclaim across the board, and although it shines a light on the modern teen, it leans on narratives about addiction and mental health. Although it is a teen drama, it is on HBO, so Zendaya points out that people should know what they are getting into. There’s drugs, sex, and storylines that are not typical from your regular teen series. Even so, Levinson balances the grittiness of what we see on screen with the show’s central themes.

She and Rue are not exactly alike. For one, as a teen actress, Zendaya didn’t have a typical teenage experience, nor did she attend a regular high school. She did however see the typical high school experience through the lens of some her friends. And although the show is a teen drama, the narrative is very much an exploration of the human condition. Playing Rue gave Zendaya an understanding of addiction and an empathy for those struggling.

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