Zendaya Explains Rue's Mental State In Euphoria
Zendaya recently spoke on her character Rue's psychological condition in the most latest episode of Euphoria. Rue goes on the run after a heartbreaking intervention goes awry, escaping her loved ones, the police, and a dangerous drug dealer in Season 2 episode 5, "Stand Still Like the Hummingbird." Rue has finally reached rock bottom after blowing up her connections with those who matter the most to her while suffering through withdrawals.
Rue tried her hardest to escape being discovered by her friends and family after relapsing at the end of season 1, while becoming deeply involved in more harmful drugs and even trafficking. Rue's behaviour deteriorated for most of the first half of the second season, culminating when Jules informed Rue's mother that she was using again. Rue's addiction has progressed to the point where she can no longer control it. She's losing her ability to make decisions and is reverting to survival mode.
Zendaya took a seat with EW to talk about the "difficult" episode and explain Rue's mental state. She added that filming her parts was not only emotionally draining, but also physically challenging. Rue has had severe, heartbreaking conflicts with nearly everyone in her life, notably her mother, sibling, Jules, Fez, Maddy, to name a few. She puts herself in grave danger by leaping fences, avoiding oncoming cars, and leaping out a window to get away from Laurie, a ruthless drug dealer. Rue's dominating feeling, according to Zendaya, is sorrow, and in this show, a lot of pain actually comes to the forefront.