Season 3 of 'Euphoria,' Zendaya's hit HBO series, is expected to pick up with a major time jump after an extended delay off screen

The long-awaited third season of Euphoria is officially up and running. HBO says production has begun on the drama series and shared a first photo from the season, with Zendaya's Rue looking over her shoulder in a dimly lit room.

The Monday news comes a few months after after HBO boss Casey Bloys dispelled rumors concerning a potential cancellation of “Euphoria,” saying “nothing has changed” with the network’s plans to move forward with Season 3.

Production on Season 3 of Euphoria is officially underway. The show shared an image on social media Monday morning announcing the start.

Three years after the second season aired, HBO has given us a major "Euphoria" season 3 update. If you've been patiently waiting for the Max drama, we've got good news: production on the show's third season is officially underway, and as proof, we've been given our first look at the new season.

The first look at Euphoria Season 3 is here as the series enters production. Check out what Rue looks like, years later.

Series creator Sam Levinson previously described the new season as a "film noir." HBO has at long last dropped a first look at season 3 of Euphoria, three years after the celebrated teen drama was renewed.

HBO has shared the first look at “Euphoria” Season 3. The image features Zendaya’s return as Rue. The long-delayed production on Season 3 of “Euphoria” kicked off recently, almost exactly three years after the premiere of Season 2.

The sophomore season of the critically acclaimed HBO drama series earned three Emmy nominations, including Zendaya's second Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series win. The season was also nominated for Outstanding Drama Series,

Season 3 of Euphoria is officially in production, HBO confirmed in an Instagram post. This comes after the entire cast and crew took a three-year break from filming because of the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike,