Zendaya takes on her first serious, gritty role as teenage drug addict in new Euphoria trailer
Like many former Disney stars, Zendaya Coleman is eager to transition into more serious roles and she plays a lying, drug-addicted 17-year-old called Rue in HBO's Euphoria premiering June 16.
The gritty 10-episode drama is based on HOT3's 2012-2013 Israeli series of the same name and it was helmed by Sam Levinson (Assassination Nation) and executive produced by Drake.
As Rue, the Oakland-born 22-year-old strips herself of glamour to play an androgynous character who just completed a stint in rehab.
Premiering June 16! Like many former Disney stars, Zendaya Coleman is eager to transition into more serious roles and she plays a drug-addicted 17-year-old called Rue in HBO's Euphoria
Executive produced by Drake: The gritty 10-episode drama is based on HOT3's 2012-2013 Israeli series of the same name and it was helmed by Sam Levinson (Assassination Nation)
'Every time I feel good, I think it will last forever, but it doesn't,' Zendaya said in voiceover in the preview.
'I promise you, if I could be a different person, I would. Not because I want it, but because they do.'
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By contrast, the homeschooled triple-threat has an unblemished reputation for being squeaky clean and successful since her Disney Channel days.
'Obviously, there's not much in my own experience of being a teen that I could draw on, especially when it comes to struggling with addiction,' Coleman told Vogue this month.
'Every time I feel good, I think it will last forever, but it doesn't': As Rue, the Oakland-born 22-year-old strips herself of glamour to play an androgynous character fresh out of rehab
Acting: By contrast, the homeschooled triple-threat has an unblemished reputation for being squeaky clean and successful since her Disney Channel days
![Coleman told Vogue this month: 'Obviously, there's not much in my own experience of being a teen that I could draw on, especially when it comes to struggling with addiction. My policy is, when in doubt: Ask Sam [Levinson]. Because Sam's gone through all that, and, you know...basically, he's Rue'](http://web.archive.org/web/20190512063821/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/12/00/13388806-7019161-image-a-47_1557618777937.jpg)
![Coleman told Vogue this month: 'Obviously, there's not much in my own experience of being a teen that I could draw on, especially when it comes to struggling with addiction. My policy is, when in doubt: Ask Sam [Levinson]. Because Sam's gone through all that, and, you know...basically, he's Rue'](http://web.archive.org/web/20190512063821im_/https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/05/12/00/13388806-7019161-image-a-47_1557618777937.jpg)
Coleman told Vogue this month: 'Obviously, there's not much in my own experience of being a teen that I could draw on, especially when it comes to struggling with addiction. My policy is, when in doubt: Ask Sam [Levinson]. Because Sam's gone through all that, and, you know...basically, he's Rue'
'My policy is, when in doubt: Ask Sam [Levinson]. Because Sam's gone through all that, and, you know...basically, he's Rue.'
Once back in high school, Rue discovers a kindred spirit in Jules portrayed by transgender actress and 20-year-old Elite Model, Hunter Schafer.
'Suddenly, the whole world goes dark, and nothing else matters but the person standing in front of you,' the character said.
Newcomer: Once back in high school, Rue discovers a kindred spirit in Jules portrayed by transgender actress and 20-year-old Elite Model, Hunter Schafer
Zendaya's character said: 'Suddenly, the whole world goes dark, and nothing else matters but the person standing in front of you'
Creepy dad: The talented Euphoria ensemble also includes Eric Dane (pictured), Maude Apatow, Storm Reid, and Sydney Sweeney
The talented Euphoria ensemble also includes Eric Dane, Maude Apatow, Storm Reid, and Sydney Sweeney.
The trailer dropped five days after Zendaya's Cinderella-inspired appearance at the 71st Annual Met Gala where she donned a high-tech, fiber optic Tommy Hilfiger gown and glass slippers.
It didn't take long for Lindsay Lohan to point out the similarity between Coleman's dress and the blue fiber optic Zac Posen gown Claire Danes donned at the 2016 Met Gala.
Fairytale: The trailer dropped five days after Zendaya's Cinderella-inspired appearance at the 71st Annual Met Gala where she donned a high-tech, fiber optic Tommy Hilfiger gown
'Claire did it already': Lindsay Lohan pointed out the similarity between Coleman's dress and the blue fiber optic Zac Posen gown Claire Danes donned at the 2016 Met Gala
The 32-year-old former child star blasted on Instagram: '@clairedanes you wore this dress so beautifully, I don't know why someone thinks that they can be more chic. Ever'
'I don't know her': Zendaya's Fairy Godbrutha aka 'Image Architect' Law Roach addressed Lindsay's accusation on Thursday by uttering Mariah Carey's notorious catchphrase
'Claire Danes did that with @zacposen already,' the 32-year-old former child star blasted on Instagram.
'@clairedanes you wore this dress so beautifully, I don't know why someone thinks that they can be more chic. Ever.'
Zendaya's Fairy Godbrutha aka 'Image Architect' Law Roach addressed Lindsay's accusation on Thursday to Entertainment Tonight by uttering Mariah Carey's notorious catchphrase: 'I don't know her.'
