Storm Reid Confirms ‘Euphoria’ Exit Ahead of Season 3

In August 2022, Barbie Ferreira revealed she would not be appearing in season 3 of the HBO Max series. 

“After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary-eyed goodbye,” the Unpregnant actress, who portrays Kat Hernandez on the first two installments of the show, wrote via her Instagram Story. “I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today. I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it.”

In November 2024, Storm Reid revealed that she won’t appear in season 3 as Rue’s little sister, Gia. “I’m very excited for Season 3,” Reid told Rotten Tomatoes. “Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so, so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show, to HBO. Euphoria’s a really special thing and I’m so glad that that’s a part of my legacy and that I was a part of such a cultural phenomenon … I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has in store.”