How Old Is Fez in Euphoria and Does He Die?

If there was one character in Euphoria that resonated with all the fans irrespective of their age, class, or social standing, it would be the enigmatic Fez. With his childlike humor and ability to blend into any group of people be they young or old, many have wondered just how old Fez really is in the show and whether his age has anything to do with how he was portrayed and his love for being in the same space with younger people. To answer that question, Fez is 21 in the show’s pilot, 20 in the first season, and 19 in the second season. His age is expected to stay put at 19 and not decrease further in subsequent seasons.

How Old is Fez in Euphoria?

The question of how old Fez was in Euphoria does not have just one answer because a lot of changes were made that saw a fluctuation in the answer about just how old he was and why he seemed to have a lot in common with high school students or even why he enjoyed their company so much. When we first saw him in the pilot, Fez was depicted as a 21-year-old, but by the time the show premiered its first season, the creators had thought better of his age after some calculations and decided that he is better off being cast as a 20-year-old.

Even though Fez retains his inner kid, despite being forced to grow up real quick as a result of an abusive father and a drug-dealing grandma who introduces him to the trade, the fact remains that it would have been creepy for a 21-year-old, a full blow adult to constantly be hanging out with high schoolers. His age movement stopped at 19 and is not likely to move again except maybe to grow older.

Who Plays Fez in Euphoria?

The character of Fez in Euphoria is a unique one and as such it would take an equally unique actor to bring it to life. This is where actor Angus Cloud came in. He delivered the exceptional expression of Fez in a way that resounded with not just the producers and creators but also with fans of the show. Cloud is a native of Oakland California where he was born but his birth family is originally from Ireland.

Why the topic of who played Fez in Euphoria is very interesting when we are talking of how well Angus Cloud embodied the role, is because prior to Euphoria, he had zero acting experience and was randomly chosen for the role after giving the showrunners a wonderful time during the audition. This did not deter him from doing an outstanding job that became his breakout as an actor. He has since scored other roles that have kept his career going.

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How Old is Angus Cloud, Fez’s Character in Real Life?

The closer an actor is in age with the character he intends to embody, the easier it is for him to play the role believably. While this is true in the case of Angus Cloud playing Fez because Cloud was born on the 10th day of July 1998 and was just about 21 years old when Euphoria premiered. However, it is also true that the character of Fez was considered young at heart, so the closeness in age still had to be enhanced further.

Fez’s Age in Euphoria Compared to Angus Cloud’s Age in Real Life

If we were to make a direct comparison of the ages of Angus Cloud and his onscreen persona Fez, the age difference between them would differ at various points. For the pilot, Angus and Fez would have been in the same age bracket. But by the first season of the show, Angus was one year older than Fez and by the second season, he was two years older than his character Fez.

The age difference notwithstanding, there is no denying the fact that Angus Cloud did an exceptional job as Fez.

Does Fez Die in Euphoria Season 2?

Fez does not die in Euphoria season 2, even though he is shot. The person that dies in season two is his beloved adoptive younger brother named Ashtray. In the lead-up to this tragic turn of events, Fez and Ashtray attack Mouse, Fez’s drug supplier. As the enmity escalates, Ashtray ends up killing Mouse. Meanwhile, an informant named Custer is working with the police to arrest Fez.

The cops eventually raid Fez’s apartment, and as this is going on, Ashtray kills Custer. Fez decides to take the fall for both the killing of Custer and Mouse, but Ashtray refuses to let him do so. Ashtray engages in a shootout with the police and dies while Fez is apprehended.

From the whole setup, Fez was supposed to be the one to die, but the producers of Euphoria decided to keep his character alive, given how popular it has become. His brother was therefore sacrificed to make that happen.

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