Dominic Fike Reveals How Euphoria Sober Coach Failed Him -- And If He'll Return Next Season!
perezhilton.comDominic Fike is opening up about the challenges of working on a show that focuses so much on drug addiction — especially as someone who struggles with it IRL.
The musician-turned-actor was at the Sundance Film Festival last week for the premiere of his new film, Little Death, which just so happens to feature him as a drug addict, similar to his role in Euphoria.
But there was a major difference that helped him get through this project! Related: Beverly Hills 90210 Star David Gail Dead At 58 While sitting down with Variety on Friday, he explained: The 28-year-old went on to explain that Euphoria creator Sam Levinson tried hiring him a “sober coach” during his time on Season 2 — when he played Elliot, a drug user who assists in Rue’s relapse.
But the plan failed: Oof. That stinks. For a show like Euphoria — which tackles drugs, addiction, and other mental health struggles — we’re surprised the higher-ups didn’t do more to make sure he had the proper support around him!
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