Here’s Why Zendaya Almost Didn’t Get Cast on “Euphoria”

It’s hard to imagine Euphoria without its leading lady and executive producer, Zendaya. She was cast as Rue Bennett, a 17-year-old recovering drug addict who serves as the show’s narrator and main character, in 2019. Thanks to her multifaceted performance on the HBO series, Z went on to become the youngest person to win the lead drama actress Emmy in 2020. But, while the internet constantly hails Queen Z for her serious acting chops on Euphoria, she nearly didn’t land the role of Rue. According to a new report by Variety, a first-time actor was almost going to play Rue… Read Full Article