Zendaya to play a lying, drug-addicted teen in HBO's Euphoria pilot, co-starring with Eric Dane

The Hollywood Reporter

Zendaya will lead the gritty teen drama about "drugs, sex, identity, trauma, social media, love and friendship," based on the hit Israeli series of the same name. She'll be joined by A Wrinkle in Time star Storm Reid and Maude Apatow in the pilot that is being described as "Kids meets Trainspotting." Euphoria marks a departure for the former Disney Channel K.C. Undercover star. Zendaya will play a lying, drug-addicted 17-year-old girl named Rue. She'll be joined by Grey's Anatomy alum Dane in his first role since The Last Ship.