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Sharon Stone said the controversial HBO show “Euphoria” should be shown in American high schools and that parents “must see it.”
During an interview with Keke Palmer on Variety’s “Cast to Play” series, the 68-year-old actress, who joined the cast of “Euphoria” for its recently concluded third and final season, praised the show, which has drawn criticism for its graphic depictions of sex, drug use and violence.
“I think it’s the biggest show on television,” the “Basic Instinct” star said.
Sharon Stone expressed her opinion that “Euphoria” should be screened in all high schools and should be mandatory viewing for parents. (Karwai Tang/WireImage; Eddy Chen/HBO)
“Euphoria,” which premiered in 2019, focused on a group of high school students facing the challenges of puberty, but in the third season, the story moved forward several years and followed them as adults.
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Stone noted that the audience of “Euphoria” watched the characters grow up and face the growing negative consequences of their actions. He explained that he related to the show’s portrayal of addiction and drug culture because of his family experience.
“We met these kids,” Stone said. “We’ve seen them turn into young people. We’ve seen them turn into drug dealers. I’ve been through it in my family.”
Stone joined the cast of “Euphoria” for its third and final season. (Jeremy Colegrove/HBO)
Stone recalled his brother Michael Stone’s involvement in drug dealing, which led to his incarceration at the maximum security Attica Correctional Facility in New York.
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The Oscar nominee shared that she cried after watching the first episode of “Euphoria,” saying she believes it’s an honest portrayal of the real problems high school students face.
“‘Euphoria’ is important,” she said. “I believe it should be shown in every high school, and I think every parent should see it. As a mom, I love it.”
“Well, what I like is it gives you an opportunity to have conversations,” said Palmer, 32. “I think sometimes people stop and say ‘No, more sex. More sex, more sex.’ That’s the point.”
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As a mother of three, Stone said the show shines a light on issues many parents would rather ignore.
“‘My child will not do that.’ Like, really? Do you know? And does your child tell you who is like this around him?” he asked. “Because it’s who’s on your side that matters.”
Stone, a mother of three, said she believes the show reflects the realities high school students often face. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for TCM)
Although Stone argued that “Euphoria” should be viewed by students and parents alike, show creator Sam Levinson and the stars have repeatedly warned that the series, rated by TV-MA, should not be viewed by younger audiences due to its explicit themes and graphic content.
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When the first season aired in 2019, Levinson, 41, and Zendaya, 29, who played Rue Bennett, denied that the show was aimed at teenagers.
“I hope it creates some dialogue between parents and their kids,” Levinson told IndieWire. “I don’t think this is a show for under 17s, but…”
“But if your parent wants to have a conversation about it, that’s fine,” Zendaya added.
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“Or if you’re going to watch it anyway, and you feel like your child is going to watch it anyway, it would be good to have a conversation with them,” Levinson said.
The producer of the program Sam Levinson said that the program should not be watched by young people under the age of 17. (Photos by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty)
In an interview with The Guardian in 2019, Zendaya also addressed the concerns of a younger audience watching the show.
“I think the important thing we have to admit is that the program is about young people and it is not necessary for young people, which I think people can misinterpret,” he said.
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“It’s very important to us that only young people who watch it are 18 and older, with parental guidance if you’re younger than that,” added Zendaya. “That’s important for all of us, because this game is hard to watch sometimes.”
Zendaya has repeatedly emphasized that “Euphoria” is for mature audiences. (WarnerMedia)
However, Zendaya told the outlet that the content featured in “Euphoria” is “not really scary” to her.
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“I think it’s only shocking if it’s not your experience,” she said. “Just because it didn’t happen to you doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen every day, all the time, it’s certain that some people will be able to understand it less than others. Someone will connect to it and whoever needs to see it, will see it.”
Before the second season premiered, Zendaya, who won two Emmy Awards for her performance as Rue, took to social media to emphasize that “Euphoria” is for mature audiences.
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“This season, perhaps more than the previous one, is emotionally deep and deals with a subject that can be provocative and difficult to watch,” he told his followers on Instagram.
“Please watch it only if you feel comfortable,” she said. “Take care and know that no matter what, you are still loved and I feel your support.”
