Marshawn Lynch is taking his Beast Mode talents from the football field to Euphoria, and the internet is absolutely losing it. The former star NFL running back, known for trucking defenders and dodging media questions, is now stepping into the high-drama, glitter-filled world of HBO’s hit series.
Fans are already picturing Lynch stiff-arming his way through emotional monologues and handing out Skittles in the middle of chaotic party scenes.
Fans React to Marshawn Lynch’s Unexpected Casting in Euphoria
Lynch is stepping into Euphoria, and the internet can’t handle it. The former NFL RB is now adding HBO’s high-intensity teen drama to his growing filmography. But while some fans are hyped to see Beast Mode on screen, others aren’t so sure about this casting call.
Social media erupted after the announcement, with one fan joking, “He’s going to stiff arm Zendaya into the earth’s core.” It’s a hilarious image: Lynch in full Beast Mode, bulldozing through emotional montages and intense dialogue.
Another fan took a more skeptical approach, referencing another ex-Buffalo Bills running back turned actor (O.J. Simpson), writing, “Former NFL running back great who played for the Bills becomes an actor. What could go wrong?” That one had mixed reactions, but the internet loves a spicy take.
Not everyone is convinced this move will work.
One fan claimed Euphoria is already slipping, worried Lynch’s addition is a sign of decline.
“No hate to Marshawn, just seems like this will be closer to Levinson with that show with The Weeknd than the first two seasons.”
Some even believe the real issue isn’t Lynch; it’s the show’s increasingly A-list cast, making scheduling nearly impossible. Still, Lynch has proven himself on screen before (Bottoms, Westworld, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), and if there’s one thing he knows how to do, it’s entertain. Buckle up, folks.
Shaquille O’Neal Drops Hilarious Lynch-Style Rant on ‘Inside the NBA’
Shaquille O’Neal had one last viral moment on TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” and he made sure to go out in style. After a playful race with Charles Barkley, O’Neal, exhausted but triumphant, delivered an unfiltered rant straight out of Lynch’s playbook.
“I’m tired as s***, America.”
The moment, loaded with humor and O’Neal’s classic energy, had his co-hosts in stitches.
But there was a deeper layer to the chaos. With Inside the NBA wrapping up its TNT run and heading to ESPN next season, O’Neal’s raw, unscripted moment hinted at the uncertainty ahead. Fans love the show’s unfiltered, freewheeling nature, but ESPN’s stricter programming style could force changes.
By the numbers, O’Neal’s sprint victory over Barkley capped off Inside the NBA’s final TNT episode before the transition. The move raises questions: Will O’Neal, Barkley, and the crew still bring their signature no-holds-barred takes? Or will ESPN’s corporate oversight tone things down?
For now, O’Neal’s Lynch-inspired mic drop is the perfect sendoff — one last reminder of why Inside the NBA is one of the best shows in sports TV history.