HBO responds to Euphoria 'toxic workplace' accusations

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HBO is responding to allegations of a 'toxic workplace' environment on set of their smash hit show Euphoria.It comes after a Friday report from the Daily Beastalleged tension between showrunnerSam Levinson and the cast, as well as background actors allegedly complaining about not receiving meals on set, and being denied bathroom breaks on 18-hour workdays.The report also claimed the series got so many complaints that a SAG-AFTRA union rep was forced turned up to on set.In a statement to Variety, HBO responded: 'The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority.' Controversy: HBO responds to Euphoria 'toxic workplace' accusations after sources claimed oftensions between showrunner Sam Levinson (lead star Zendaya is pictured above)'The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols.

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.'However, an anonymous background extra told the Daily Beast: 'I understand that I'm doing background work.

I'm not the most important person there, I know where I am on the totem pole.''But it got to a point where I was like, I'm still a person, I'm still human.