Hunter Schafer was among one of the standout performers in HBO’s hit series Euphoria. Among other rising actresses like Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney, she managed to hold her own in her acting debut with her role as Jules Vaughn. The show mirrored her own experiences as a trans woman and fans were impressed with the ease with which she essayed her role.
Another standout from the series was Angus Cloud who sadly passed away last year. Schafer recently reflected on Angus’ contribution to the show and the type of person he was in real life. Schafer had nothing but kind words to say about the late actor who left a special mark on the entire cast of Euphoria.
Hunter Schafer Praises Late Angus Cloud’s Angelic Nature
HBO’s Euphoria brought audiences a heightened, complex portrayal of teenagers’ experiences in high school and personal struggles. The first two seasons of the show were a sensation among fans who praised the performances of the lead cast including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi.
Among the supporting characters of the show, Angus Cloud and Hunter Schafer were absolute standout who impressed audiences with their relatable characters Fez and Jules who have their own relationships with Zendaya’s Rue. In a recent interview with GQ, Schafer recalled his personal relationship with Cloud and the significant contribution he made to the show.
Schafer stated that Cloud was one of the heartbeats of the show. She is sad that such a kind and gentle soul was taken away too soon. She further called Cloud an angel and a ray of sunshine that brought so much warmth and joy to all of his castmates. She said,
“He was really one of the heartbeats of ‘Euphoria.’ It’s always the people that are just kind of a little too good for the world and a little too pure. He was a f**king angel. He was sunshine.”
The tragic death of Cloud and the dual Hollywood strikes halted the production of the third season of the show (via Variety). Additionally, it was recently reported that the season was delayed indefinitely yet again although HBO is committed to making a third season. Industry insider Jeff Sneider has reported that the delay is partially due to Zendaya’s commitment to Spiderman 4. It remains to be seen if a third season ever happens or if it gets eventually canceled.
Hunter Schafer Felt Like a Badass While Shooting For Her New Film Cuckoo
After her breakout role as Jules in Euphoria, Hunter Schafer is starring in her first lead role in the upcoming horror flick Cuckoo. In the film, Schafer stars as Gretchen, a woman struggling to cope after the loss of her mother. Schafer’s character while vulnerable, is not a damsel in distress, as she details the several action sequences she participated in the film to Variety.
Schafer stated that she loved the intensity of the film and being covered in blood for almost half of the film. She felt like a real badass while being part of some kickass action sequences that she performed herself. She said,
“I loved being covered in blood for half the movie and the intensity of it,” she says. “Another first for this was having to do more action sequences, like simulating violence and stuff, which I loved as far as the choreography goes. You know, there’s moments where I felt like a real badass.”
Cuckoo is directed by Tilman Singer and also stars Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, Marton Csokas, Greta Fernández, and Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey. The film was screened at SXSW 2024 and received generally positive reviews from fans. The film will be released in theatres on August 9, 2024.
