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According to series creator Sam Levinson, Sydney Sweeney wanted the third season to «"Euphoria »"There were no scenes intended for viewing by minors.
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This season, Sweeney's character, Cassie, became an OnlyFans model and starred in several nude scenes, which sparked controversy among some critics and viewers.
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Levinson explained that he considered avoiding nudity in those scenes, but Sweeney said she didn't want them to "skip it.".
The creator of the series «"Euphoria »"Sam Levinson revealed that Sydney Sweeney was determined to keep the explicit scenes in the third and final season.
The TV series "Euphoria"« concluded on Sunday, May 31, after a season in which Sweeney's character, Cassie, became an OnlyFans model to save money for her dream wedding to Nate (Jacob Elordi).
Throughout the season, Sweeney appeared in numerous nude scenes that caused controversy in some circles, but they were nearly scrapped.
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie in Euphoria. Photo: Patrick Wymore/HBO
«"Well, it's funny," Levinson said in an interview. The New York Times, published on June 1st. "When I was first writing the script, I thought, 'Maybe we can film this whole thing without the nude scenes. Maybe there are ways to do it without some of the scenes?'"„
He explained that Sweeney told him, "Are you kidding me? I'm modeling on OnlyFans. You mean you're going to get away with it?"«
Levinson continued: «I thought, „Yeah, okay, that’s a fair point.“».
Sam Levinson, creator of "Euphoria" (Photo: Presley Ann/Getty).
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Calling Sweeney "absolutely fearless" and "beautifully professional," he added: "Look, we're entering the world of OnlyFans, where women get paid to do things like whisper into an ear-shaped microphone.".
«"There's an absurdity to it that's just fun, and we're constantly trying to come up with ways to make it authentic and humorous and dramatic, and also reflect the character's larger desires and aspirations.".
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie in Euphoria. Photo: Patrick Wymore/HBO
Levinson added that Cassie's OnlyFans storyline is consistent with her character, who "just wants to be loved" and "adored.".
He explained, "I think it's a natural progression of social media, whether it's Instagram or something like that—you're a product, you're a brand. It's all based on external approval.".
Shortly after the final episode aired, Sweeney appeared to defend her explicit scenes again, posting a collection of behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram that featured some of her more controversial looks.
«"It's called... acting," she wrote.
However, her post and Levinson's comments come more than four years after Sweeney said she asked producers to cut some of Cassie's nude scenes in early seasons. «"Euphoria ».
«"There were times when Cassie had to be shirtless, and I was like, 'I don't think that's necessary here,'" she told the publication. The Independent in January 2022. — He replied: „Okay, we don’t need that.“.
Meanwhile, her co-star Alexa Demie, who plays Maddie, recently spoke out about a sex scene in the show. «"Euphoria"» — a montage where her character cheats on Nate in season one — that made her feel uncomfortable.
«"I'm not saying I don't like sex, and I think it can be beautifully shown, and I know the show depicts the lives of teenage girls," she told the publication. The Hollywood Reporter . "But once I did it, I realized, 'Okay, I don't like this feeling.' So I said it, and everyone was understanding, and I never did it again.".
The TV series "Euphoria"« is now available for viewing on the Max platform.
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