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Euphoria Season 3 Will Be "More Cinema Than Television," Says Star

Actor Colman Domingo has teased that the upcoming third season of HBO's 'Euphoria' will be a cinematic experience that breaks the mold of television. He revealed the new episodes will delve into the backstory of his character, Ali Muhammed, providing greater understanding of his origins. Domingo also opened up about nearly quitting acting in his 40s due to financial struggles and a lack of career momentum before his breakthrough. His perseverance led to major award nominations and critical acclaim in recent years.

Key Points: Euphoria Season 3: Colman Domingo Teases Cinematic Scale

  • Season 3 will be cinematic
  • Will explore Ali's origin story
  • Domingo almost quit acting in his 40s
  • His breakthrough came in 2015
  • He reflects on industry hardships
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Colman Domingo says season 3 of 'Euphoria' will be 'more cinema than television'

Colman Domingo reveals Euphoria Season 3 will be "more cinema than television," promising an epic season and deeper backstory for his character Ali.

Colman Domingo says season 3 of 'Euphoria' will be 'more cinema than television'
"We're gonna have a devastatingly gorgeous, epic season that I think is breaking the mould of television. - Colman Domingo"

Los Angeles, Jan 12

Hollywood actor Colman Domingo has shared that 'Euphoria' season three will be "more cinema than television".

The 55-year-old actor will return as Ali Muhammed in the highly anticipated third season of the HBO drama, reports 'Female First UK'.

He suggested the new episodes could "break the mould of television". Speaking to Deadline, he said, "We're gonna have a devastatingly gorgeous, epic season that I think is breaking the mould of television. I think it's gonna become more cinema than television".

He also promised the upcoming season will delve into his character's backstory and give viewers a greater understanding of Ali.

He added, "I think you get to look at the building blocks of Ali. I think you may get a little bit of his origin story, which I think is great, and so you can understand why Ali is who he is".

As per 'Female First UK', meanwhile, Colman previously admitted he was ready to give up his career in his 40s.

He had been working for a long time before landing his breakthrough role in Fear the Walking Dead in 2015 and has gone on to enjoy huge success, including a string of Academy Award, SAG Award, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations in the last five years but he admitted there were times he thought about finding a new profession because he wasn't sure he could "afford" it anymore.

He told Britain's Esquire magazine in November 2025, "I thought I was at the end of my career. I'd done everything I was supposed to do, and I didn't want to be in this business bitterly. I had many heartaches in the industry. My work wasn't being seen. Usually, in a career, you get a raise, you get a bump in promotion. There's no promotion for being an artist. I just kept giving it six months. You think, 'What's it all about? Is it worth it? Is it worth stepping out on a limb, with sometimes little return?' Sometimes I thought I couldn't afford to be an artist, that it was just for wealthy kids with Ivy League educations".

- IANS

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Rohit P
"More cinema than television" sounds exciting but also a bit worrying. I hope they don't lose the raw, intimate feeling of the show in pursuit of being epic. The strength of Euphoria is its characters and their messy lives.
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Arjun K
Great to hear Ali is getting a backstory! He's such a complex and grounding character amidst all the chaos. Domingo is a phenomenal actor. His journey from almost quitting to getting Oscar noms is truly inspiring. More power to him!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I find the show's content a bit too intense and glorifying of destructive behavior for my taste, especially for younger audiences. I hope a "cinematic" shift means more thoughtful storytelling and less shock value.
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Karthik V
The wait has been so long! Hope it's worth it. His point about the industry being for "wealthy kids" is spot on. It's a global issue. Talent needs opportunity, not just privilege. Excited to see what they've created.

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