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Updated · Deadline · Apr 11Labrinth Exits Euphoria Over Industry Treatment as Hans Zimmer Takes Over Score
38 articles · Updated · Deadline · Apr 11
- Labrinth has confirmed he is no longer involved in scoring HBO's Euphoria for its third season, citing mistreatment in the industry.
- The British musician removed his music after stating he would not let people "treat me like shit," following earlier critical social media posts.
- Hans Zimmer now serves as sole composer, with creator Sam Levinson crediting Labrinth for shaping the show's original sound and identity.
Is Labrinth's explosive exit part of a larger, silent rebellion by artists against industry exploitation? What specific mistreatment forced an Emmy-winning composer to abandon HBO's biggest hit show? With so many stars and its composer gone, is creator Sam Levinson the real problem at 'Euphoria'? How will Hans Zimmer's new score redefine 'Euphoria' without the artist who built its sonic identity? Amidst backstage chaos, can 'Euphoria' survive the loss of its musical soul?