Overview

• Elordi told Variety that cast members shot isolated arcs and did not know other characters’ storylines.
• He described his Season 3 role as a liberating, singular turn and said Sam Levinson built something clever and cinematic.
• Multiple outlets report HBO is planning a spring 2026 debut for Season 3 following production that restarted earlier this year.
• Reports also indicate an eight‑episode run and a time jump that moves the characters beyond high school.
• HBO has announced a large ensemble with returning leads like Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney and new names including Sharon Stone, Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth and Danielle Deadwyler.