Jacob Elordi has given fans a mysterious two-word clue about his character’s direction in the upcoming third season of Euphoria. While appearing on The Tonight Show, the actor described his upcoming storyline using the phrase “white fritillaries,” leaving viewers to piece together its meaning.
The Cryptic Tease
During his television appearance, Elordi explained that he only has knowledge of his own character’s plot for the new season. He described the full season script as being “like the JFK files, it’s all redacted.” When pressed for details about his character Nate Jacobs, he offered a puzzling hint: “For mine, I think a good phrase I guess for my season is ‘white fritillaries.’ Do with that what you will.”
This vague clue has sparked immediate speculation among the show’s fans. White fritillaries are a type of bell-shaped flower that typically grows with a nodding head. The botanical reference could connect to various elements from past seasons, which have often used visual symbolism in its storytelling.
A New Direction for the Series
The third season of Euphoria will introduce significant changes, moving the characters forward with a time jump that takes them out of their high school setting. Series creator Sam Levinson has described the new season as a “film noir” that will explore “what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world.”
Elordi has expressed enthusiasm for the new direction, noting that he found the experience “incredibly liberating.” He added that Levinson “constructed something that’s incredibly clever and cinematic” and that he got to “play something so sort of far out from what I’ve done before.”
The actor also clarified that he genuinely doesn’t know how other character stories unfold in the new season, explaining that “everybody shoots at different storylines” and he’s excited to “consume the show the same way that everybody else does as a fan.”
Wedding Speculation and Set Clues
Recent leaks from the season 3 set have fueled intense online discussion about potential plot developments. Photos from production show Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie, in a wedding dress alongside a cake decorated with the initials “N and C”.
Many fans have interpreted this as evidence that Cassie and Nate might be getting married in the upcoming season. However, given Euphoria’s history of using dream sequences and surreal storytelling, some viewers suspect these scenes may represent a fantasy sequence rather than reality.
One social media user reacted to the wedding speculation with shock, while another suggested “it is just Cassie’s dream.” Sweeney herself has previously commented on similar leaked images, joking that they might be AI-generated.
Returning and New Cast Members
The main cast from previous seasons is set to return, including Zendaya as Rue, Hunter Schafer as Jules, and Sydney Sweeney as Cassie. They will be joined by several new additions, including Grammy winner Rosalía and Danielle Deadwyler, though details about their characters remain largely undisclosed.
Notably, some familiar faces will not return for the third season. Barbie Ferreira (Kat) and Storm Reid (Gia) have both confirmed they won’t be appearing in the new episodes. The series will also need to address the absence of Angus Cloud, who played Fezco and passed away in 2023.
What’s Next for Euphoria
Filming for the new season began in early 2025 after multiple delays. The show was originally scheduled to return in 2025 but is now expected to premiere in spring 2026.
Zendaya has shared her excitement about exploring her character Rue’s journey after high school, particularly her ongoing sobriety. She noted she wants “to see what Rue looks like in her sobriety journey, how chaotic that might look” as the characters navigate adulthood.
Co-star Colman Domingo hinted that Levinson plans to take “big swings” with the third season, pushing beyond audience expectations and delving deeper into the characters’ complexities.
As for Elordi’s “white fritillaries” clue, the meaning remains intentionally mysterious. The phrase could reference drugs, given the show’s history with substance abuse themes, or it might signal a more metaphorical transformation for Nate Jacobs. With the premiere still months away, fans will have plenty of time to theorize about what the cryptic hint could mean for one of television’s most complicated characters.
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