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NOC Interview: Nika King Talks HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ Season 2

Nika King portrays Leslie Bennett in the hit drama, Euphoria. The series has been renewed for a third season. New episodes air Sundays on HBO and HBO Max. The following interview will include spoilers for episode 2×05, “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird.”

Amidst the intertwining lives in the town of East Highland, 17 year old Rue (Zendaya) must find hope while balancing the pressures of love, loss, and addiction.

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I had a chance to chat with the actress and break down episode 2×05’s biggest moments, talk about what the character of Leslie has given to her, what’s next in the story, how fans relate to the show, and much more!

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Sophia Soto is a freelance writer with a passion for all things entertainment. She is a member of The Hollywood Critics Association and currently writes for The Nerds of Color. You can also see her work on Den of Geek, Remezcla, What to Watch, Young Hollywood, Looper, and Starry Constellation Magazine. Some of her favorite shows include Grey’s Anatomy, The Goldbergs, Riverdale, and Roswell, New Mexico. She is a complete Marvel nerd as well! You can find her on Twitter at @srsoto26. View all posts by Sophia Soto

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