Barbie Ferreira Shuts Down “Euphoria” Set Rumors


Barbie Ferreira has set the document straight on what occurred on the set of Euphoria

In an interview for Dax Shepard’s Armchair Knowledgeable podcast, the Nope actor rejected the rumors that she had a dramatic falling-out with creator Sam Levinson whereas filming the second season of the Emmy-winning present.

“I truly didn’t stroll off set. I did sprain my ankle as soon as and needed to go get an X-ray. Perhaps that’s what they imply,” Ferreira mentioned.

Celeb gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi reported that Ferreira, who performed Kat within the first two seasons of the present, allegedly left the set after arguing with Levinson over her character’s storyline. However Ferreira additionally pushed again on theories that there was battle between her and Levinson.

Followers started speculating a few feud between Ferreira and Levinson after they seen Kat acquired far much less screentime and lacked a major storyline in comparison with Season 1. In August, she introduced on Instagram that she wouldn’t be returning for Season 3, additional fueling the rumors. 

“After 4 years of attending to embody essentially the most particular and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a really teary-eyed goodbye,” Ferreira wrote. “I hope a lot of you could possibly see your self in her like I did and that she introduced you pleasure to see her journey into the character she is right now. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys might really feel it. Love you Katherine Hernandez.”

Nonetheless, Ferreira informed Shepard that her departure was a mutual resolution. She mentioned the writers struggled to determine how one can proceed Kat’s story. 

She mentioned she wasn’t certain the plan they did give you for Kat would have performed the character justice however didn’t resent the writers in any respect. She added that she didn’t need to play the “fats greatest good friend,” and that she didn’t imagine the individuals behind the present needed that both. 

“I don’t suppose there was a spot for her to go,” Ferreira mentioned. “I believe there have been locations she might have gone. I simply don’t suppose it might have match into the present.”

She added that Levinson often writes on subjects he pertains to, and he couldn’t try this with Kat. Levinson has opened up about how he makes use of his private experiences with dependancy to write down for Rue (Zendaya). 

Ferreira mentioned she had blended emotions about her resolution to depart the hit HBO present at first however finally realized it was proper for her. 

“When individuals ask me about Season 2, it’s often they arrive at me with, like, I used to be some form of sufferer to Season 2, and I’m at all times like, no, it’s OK, promise,” she mentioned. 

She is ready to star reverse Stranger Issues actor Dacre Montgomery within the remake of the 1978 horror movie Faces of Dying, which is able to start filming this month, in line with Deadline.