While “Euphoria” has been one of the most popular TV shows of recent years and has launched the careers of many of its cast members, not all have received the same opportunities. Nika King, who plays Rue’s mom in the drama, has revealed that she hasn’t booked a single acting job despite working on the series.
In a clip from a stand-up show posted on her TikTok account, King talks about the upcoming Season 3 of the show, admitting that she doesn’t know where it will be coming out: “People are like, ‘We need Season 3,’ and I’m like, b****, I need Season 3! I haven’t paid my rent in six months.”
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It’s been two years since Season 2 premiered, and many things have changed. Zendaya, who is a two-time Emmy winner for her role of Rue, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney have all become some of the most in-demand actors of the moment. However, while Season 3 was confirmed back in the day, there’s no official word about when production will start.
Nika King jokes she hasn’t paid rent in six months
King playfully teased that Zendaya, currently busy promoting her latest film, Dune: Part Two, was causing a delay for the third season of the show. “And Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘B****, come home! I need you. Mama needs you.’”
Zendaya is also a producer of the series, which was created by Sam Levinson. Season 3 of the series has been described by Levinson as “film noir,” while it has been reported that it could aim for a 2025 release.
Nika King in “Euphoria” (IMDb)
In the stand-up clip, King also says she hasn’t paid rent “in six months,” and admits she hasn’t booked anything since the show. “This is some bull****. I thought my career was on the rise after Euphoria, I thought I was good,” she explained.
“I called Taraji,” King remarked, recalling their conversation. “She was like, ‘B****, get used to it,'” referencing Taraji P. Henson. Last year, Henson tearfully admitted she contemplated quitting acting due to the unfair treatment faced by her and other Black women in Hollywood.
Colman Domingo, who portrays Ali in the series (and who also got an Emmy win for the role), recently told GQ that Levinson takes his time with the script, and that is the reason there is a big gap between seasons. “[Sam is] a person who writes and rewrites and writes and rewrites again, because I think he’s wrestling with what’s important,” he said.
