Despite attending an arts school, Cloud never anticipated he would find success as an actor, let alone on a hit TV show. His move to Bushwick, New York happened spontaneously after he decided to not buy buying a return ticket home following a visit with friends. To make ends meet, he took up a job at a chicken and waffles restaurant. In a 2019 interview with GQ, he shared that he thought he was being pranked when "Euphoria" casting director Eleonore Hendricks approached him about playing the good-hearted drug-dealer "Fezco." "I was confused and I didn't want to give her my phone number," he told the outlet. However, despite his lack of acting experience, Cloud decided to give the audition a chance, flying out to LA and immediately winning over the producers with his natural charisma. "He has this rough, street quality about him, but he's a very sensitive and curious and open person," Hendricks told Variety about the choice to cast him. "Just really warm, and incredible on camera."
There's no denying Cloud left an impact on fans as well, with many taking to social media to mourn the star's sudden death. "Angus Cloud came into Euphoria with no acting experience and then effortlessly created the show's most charming character," wrote one Twitter user. "He had a long career ahead of him, but Fez alone will be an iconic character for generations. I hope he's at peace now."
