Following claims about a toxic work environment on the Euphoria set, HBO released a statement addressing the speculation about the hit drama.“The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority.
The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols,” the network said in a statement to Variety on Friday, March 4. “It’s not uncommon for drama series to have complex shoots, and COVID protocols add an additional layer.
We maintain an open line of communication with all the guilds, including SAG-AFTRA. There were never any formal inquiries raised.”The response came after The Daily Beast published a report late last month with claims from background actors about “multiple complaints made to SAG-AFTRA over the production failing to provide them meals on time and refusing to let people use the bathroom.” The article also included speculation about a falling out between creator Sam Levinson and Barbie Ferreira, which reportedly led to her walking off set and her character Kat’s role being reduced.At the time, Ferreira, 25, responded to a question about the unconfirmed rumors during an interview with The Cut, saying, “Kat’s journey this season is a little more internal and a little mysterious to the audience.
She is secretly going through a lot of existential crises. She loses her marbles a little bit — just like everyone else in this season.
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