Barbie Ferreira Will Not Be Returning to 'Euphoria' Ahead of Its Third Season

It’s a sad day for Euphoria fans.  Barbie Ferreira, who plays Kat Hernandez on the HBO hit series has announced that she will not be returning for its third season.

 

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“After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I’m having to say a very teary eyed goodbye.  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. Love you Katherine Hernandez,” she wrote alongside ‘fan art’ that was created by her costar Hunter Schafer, who plays Jules Vaughn.

Rumours of tension between Barbie and Euphoria’s director, Sam Levinson began to spread as the second season aired.  “What’s interesting about this season is there are so many more eyes on it that even the news cycle has been so interesting to see.  I’ve seen so many different things and a lot of it is untrue and some of it’s kind of like mundane little things,” she told the Insider in March.

 

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“Sometimes, things take on a life of their own, and they’re not rooted in the truth, but it’s OK because I know it’s just out of passion and out of curiosity and all that good stuff, and I signed up for it. So, I’ll take it. I’ll take the good and the bad,” she continued.

Back in April during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Barbie revealed why her character wasn’t featured as much in Euphoria’s second season, “There’s a huge cast so, we’ll see everyone. Everyone gets their time.”

 

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Although Euphoria has been renewed for a third season, a release date has yet to be announced.  No word on if Kat Hernandez will be recast or written out for season three.

We’ll miss you, Kat!