Did Sam Levinson Rip Off Another Director's Aesthetic for 'Euphoria'?

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By Claudia Picado

Published Sep 16, 2023

This isn't the first time Levinson has been accused of drawing inspiration from a female creative's work.

Image by Annamaria Ward

Writer-director Sam Levinson has faced controversy before, with reports of disorganized sets and criticisms of objectifying young women in his work.
Petra Collins, a multi-hyphenate artist, claims that Levinson drew direct inspiration from her photography for the aesthetic of Euphoria, but she was ultimately not hired or credited for her contributions.
This isn't the first time Levinson has been accused of taking control of a production after drawing inspiration from a female creative's work, raising questions about the origins of Euphoria's defining aesthetic.