Prior to his role in "Euphoria", Angus Cloud had no prior acting experience. He was spotted by casting scout Eleonore Hendrix during a chance encounter while walking the streets of New York. Claude was initially hesitant, believing that it might be a scam. However, after meeting with casting director Jennifer Venditti and series creator Sam Levinson, she was offered a role to co-star alongside Zendaya in the series' first two seasons.