Why Hunter Schafer Locked Herself In A Hotel Room Ahead Of Filming Euphoria’s Pilot

Why Hunter Schafer Locked Herself In A Hotel Room Ahead Of Filming Euphoria's Pilot

As a fan who has closely followed Hunter Schafer‘s journey, I must say her story resonates deeply with me. Her determination and grit are truly inspiring, especially considering that she was essentially learning on the job for her breakout role in Euphoria. The fact that she locked herself away to prepare speaks volumes about her dedication and passion for her craft.


After making a significant impact on young Hollywood with her standout role in the initial two seasons of Euphoria, Hunter Schafer hasn’t always had an effortless journey. The HBO series marked her debut acting role, leaving her uncertain about what steps to take to portray Jules convincingly. During the filming of the show’s pilot, she found herself spending time in isolation within her hotel room.

The actress from “Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” was a novice in acting when she landed the role in “Euphoria”, which seems unimaginable given her convincing portrayal of Jules. Yet, at that time, she was a 20-year-old model dipping her toes into acting for the first time, struggling to cry on command, and unsure how to do it. In an interview with “W Magazine”, Schafer recounted the pressure she felt as she was “number two on the call sheet”. With no prior experience, she chose to seclude herself, believing it was necessary for her role.

I spent the entire day confined to my hotel room under the belief that genuine actors should isolate themselves like this. Unfortunately, I failed to cry during the pilot scene as required, due to my lack of understanding about the acting process.

Although it may seem excessive, I can understand her line of thinking. Mastering the art of crying on command is challenging. It seems like she was determined to find a way and was striving to get in the right frame of mind. Despite not tearing up during filming, everything worked out splendidly as she has become a standout performer on the show.

As a dedicated fan, watching Hunter Schafer shine in two seasons (soon to be three) of “Euphoria”, it’s not hard to imagine that she’s honed her own unique approach to embodying her characters. It’s also plausible that the acting veterans among her “Euphoria” co-stars have shared their wisdom, offering valuable insights to help her along the way.

Beginning a fresh job can be nerve-wracking, particularly if it’s your inaugural position. However, it appears Schafer has made the right moves as she’s been securing projects one after another, with the latest being Blade Runner 2099.

Regarding the third season of Euphoria, Samantha Schafer will have more time to prepare for emotional scenes since filming won’t start until January 2025. This means that production is resuming about three years after Season 2 debuted on HBO in January 2022. We hope the wait won’t be too prolonged for the upcoming episodes. Meanwhile, Schafer and her fellow actors are busy with other projects to keep us engaged until then.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m super hyped about what’s coming up next from the talented actress, Zendaya! From the upcoming seasons of “Euphoria” (Season 3) and “Blade Runner 2099”, her acting prowess is set to shine like never before. While we eagerly await these masterpieces, I’m diving back into the captivating world of “Euphoria” with a Max subscription, trying to decipher that intriguing scene from Season 1 that she hinted about in interviews.

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2024-09-06 20:39