.@euphoriaHBO’s newest cast member @dominicfike describes his character as a “homie” who hangs out with Rue and Jules, played respectively by @Zendaya and @hunters, who Fike calls “the nicest people ever.” bit.ly/3fpLRtG
“They’re both really funny,” Fike says of his co-stars. “We were doing a scene the other day and had to keep redoing it because we just couldn’t stop laughing.” bit.ly/3fpLRtG
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Fike also recently put out a song with Justin Bieber after the artist reached out to him on Instagram: “Justin is like LeBron James. He’s like a real serious athlete when it comes to music.” bit.ly/3fpLRtG
Read the full interview, in which Fike opens up about his #Euphoria role and new album: “I’m just in go-mode right now. It’s kind of like I’m walking and people are putting tiles under my feet as I take each step.” bit.ly/3fpLRtG

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