The world is in shock over the sudden passing of Angus Cloud. The actor who portrayed ‘Fezco’ in the HBO series Euphoria alongside Zendaya was just 25. He tragically lost his life on Monday, reportedly due to a possible overdose. He died at his home in Oakland, California.
In Euphoria, Angus worked as a local drug dealer romantically involved with Zendaya’s ‘Ruby Bennett,’ a drug addict. He was part of both seasons of the show and was to feature in the upcoming season as well before his untimely demise.
In a heart-wrenching statement released by his grieving family, they shared, “We had to say goodbye to an incredible human today with the heaviest heart. Angus was special to all of us as an artist, a friend, a brother, and a son. Our only solace is knowing that he is now reunited with his dad.”
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Angus Cloud had spoken highly of Zendaya and her positive presence on the set of Euphoria. He expressed that once during his interview with Pinkvilla working with the female star is an honor and she makes it easier. Cloud always spoke highly of her and appreciated Zendaya as an actor.
Know more about Zendaya’s upcoming tennis movie, ‘Challengers’
Zendaya’s highly anticipated tennis drama film, ‘Challengers’ is directed by Luca Guadagnino. It was originally set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in August 2023. However, it is facing a delay until the spring of 2024 due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
The film features a love triangle between Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, and Mike Faist. Zendaya portrays Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach, who is married to a struggling champion played by Mike Faist. As the plot unfolds, her husband must confront his former best friend, Patrick (Josh O’Connor), leading to drama and tensions as their pasts collide.
Zendaya trained extensively with tennis coach Brad Gilbert, impressing director Luca Guadagnino with her skills. The cast, including Zendaya, O’Connor, and Faist, dedicated three months to intense preparation for their roles. As per Luca Guadagnino. Zendaya’s skills on the tennis court were particularly remarkable, with minimal use of stunt doubles during filming.
Being an MGM film owned by Amazon, ‘Challengers’ may eventually be available to stream on Prime Video after its theatrical release. With its intriguing mix of sports, comedy, and romantic drama, “Challengers” remains highly anticipated by audiences, eagerly waiting to witness Zendaya’s captivating performance in the role of a tennis player.
It is deeply saddening news to hear about the passing away of a young soul. We hope that his family and friends have the strength to get through this tough time.