March 6th 2024.
Nika King, known for her role as Leslie Bennett, Rue's mother, on the popular HBO drama Euphoria, is speaking out about the show's prolonged hiatus and how it's affecting her. With the highly anticipated third season not set to air until 2025, King is sharing her frustrations about the delay and how it's impacting her career and finances.
During her stand-up set at LA's Improv Lab, King took a moment to address the constant questions about when the new season will premiere. "People are always asking me, 'When is season 3 coming out?' and I'm just like, 'I don't fu*king know, don't ask me!'" she joked in a TikTok video. "But seriously, I need season 3 just as much as the fans do."
King also couldn't help but poke fun at her co-star Zendaya, who plays the lead role of Rue and has become a major star in her own right. "Meanwhile, Zendaya is over in Paris at Fashion Week, and I'm like, 'Bi*ch, come home! I need you!'" she quipped.
While Euphoria has been a huge success for many of its cast members, King admits that she hasn't had as much luck in terms of booking other roles. "I haven't paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya's off living her best life," she joked. "But seriously, I thought being on Euphoria would open up more opportunities for me, but it's actually been the opposite."
Despite her frustrations, King has managed to land a small role in Adam Driver's upcoming sci-fi film 65, playing the character Alya, the mother of Nevine. She also has two other projects lined up for release in 2024, a short film called The Rebel Girls and a drama film titled Possum Trot.
But even with these upcoming projects, King admits that the uncertainty of when Euphoria will return has been a source of stress for her. "I thought my career was on the rise after Euphoria, but it's not that simple," she shared. "I even called Taraji P. Henson for advice, and she just said, 'Get used to it, bi*ch!'"
King's candid comments shed light on the struggles that many actors face in between projects and how even a successful show like Euphoria doesn't guarantee a steady stream of work. As fans eagerly await the return of the beloved series, King's words serve as a reminder that the entertainment industry can be unpredictable and challenging, even for those who have found success.
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