Barbie Ferreira Is Done Playing the ‘Fat Best Friend,’ Says Decision to Leave ‘Euphoria’ Was Mutual
“Sam [Levinson] writes for things that he relates to. I don’t think he relates to Kat," Ferreira said of her character.
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Barbie Ferreira’s announced exit from Euphoria last year left the show’s sprawling fandom disappointed, but not exactly shocked. Her departure came amid months of rumors about a fall-out with director Sam Levinson, who is famous for “making [cast members] cry” and “[screaming] at them” on set to evoke more emotional acting, per one report. Sources said he and Ferreira, who played Kat on the show, especially butted heads.
Ferreira, said on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast on Monday that her decision to leave Euphoria was “mutual.” And while she didn’t have a negative word to say about the controversial director, she did question his ability to write for Kat. “I don’t think there was a place for [Kat] to go,” Ferreira said. “I think there were places she could have gone. I just don’t think it would have fit into the show.”