HBO defends ‘Euphoria’ against claims of ‘hellish’ work conditions on ‘toxic’ set

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the horny HBO drama, accusing production of failing to provide them with adequate meals and bathroom breaks. “It felt toxic to me because I don’t think anybody was really happy to be there,” one anonymous extra told the Daily Beast, which published the explosive allegations on Friday.

Some crew members claim there were so many complaints made to the labor union SAG-AFTRA that a rep from the organization showed up on the Los Angeles set.HBO defended the wildly popular series. “The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority,” the network told the Hollywood Reporter in a statement. “The production was in full compliance with all safety guidelines and guild protocols.”“It’s not uncommon for drama series to have complex shoots, and COVID protocols add an additional layer,” the statement continued. “We maintain an open line of communication with all the guilds, including SAG-AFTRA.

There were never any formal inquiries raised.”However, several sources told the Daily Beast that “grueling” shoots could stretch on for 18 hours per day.

Filming of several scenes took place overnight, with shooting commencing at sundown and dragging on until dawn. SAG-AFTRA mandates that people on productions be fed every six hours, but some say they were left hungry while waiting around on set.