HBO Speaks Out Amid 'Euphoria' Toxic Workplace Accusations

HBO is defending Euphoria.

The network spoke out following a report by The Daily Beast, featuring background actors speaking out about writer and director Sam Levinson‘s alleged “toxic” production that violated SAG-AFTRA stipulations.

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“The well-being of cast and crew on our productions is always a top priority,” HBO said in a statement to Variety.

“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. We maintain an open line of communication with all the guilds, including SAG-AFTRA. There were never any formal inquiries raised.”

The Daily Beast‘s report claims there were “multiple complaints made to SAG-AFTRA over the production failing to provide them meals on time and refusing to let people use the bathroom.” Sources in the piece claim they “didn’t have a proper holding area for the extras” and that “there were so many complaints called into SAG-AFTRA that a union rep turned up to set.”

A source told Variety that no formal complaints were ever filed to SAG-AFTRA.

It was recently revealed that the show was supposed to end its Season 2 finale differently.