Overview
- Warner Bros. Discovery says the Jan. 14 trailer drew nearly 100 million views in 48 hours, the largest original-series trailer launch in HBO Max history for that window.
- Season 3 picks up five years after the characters’ school years, with creator Sam Levinson emphasizing life outside the safety net of school.
- The core ensemble returns, including Zendaya, Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Hunter Schafer.
- New additions have been reported, including Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, Danielle Deadwyler and Trisha Paytas, with some outlets also citing Sharon Stone and Rosalía.
- The season is widely expected to be the show’s last, and trades report a large budget and cast pay increases, though HBO has not confirmed those figures.