Dominic Fike is new to the cast of Euphoria this season playing Elliot, read on to learn more about his extensive music career!
Musician-turned-actor Dominic Fike has quickly become one of the most recognizable young talents of Euphoria. Despite viewers having mixed feelings on the character, the show has undoubtedly launched Fike’s acting career–leading many to discover his extensive discography.
Fike began making music way back in high school. Through a troubled childhood and brief prison sentence, Fike quickly found himself collaborating with music industry legends–including Paul McCartney. Read on to learn more about Fike’s unique path to stardom.
Dominic Fike Released His First EP While In Prison
Fike had begun working on his EP, “Don’t Forget About Me,” when he was 21 years old. He was charged with battery of a police officer in what he has referred to as a “just a wrong place, wrong time, charge with my brother.” He was initially sentenced to house arrest, which he violated after two months, leading to finishing out his sentence in the Collier County Jail in his native Florida. Despite the challenging circumstances, Fike was determined to move forward with his music––using the sink as a makeshift instrument in prison along with his voice, he continued to create. He wound up releasing the EP in a rougher demo format than he initially intended, but his hit 3 Nights quickly climbed into the top 10 on the charts, and received a lot of radio play.
Fike Has Collaborated With Some Of The Biggest Names In Indie Pop
The well versed artist went on to collaborate with Omar Apollo, Remi Wolf, and producer Kenny Beats. Following the success of his initial demo, Fike released a series of singles across 2019 and 2020, most notably “Rollerblades,” “Phone Numbers,” and “Chicken Tenders.” In 2020, he finally released his first full length album, What Could Possibly Go Wrong. This album’s seamless blend of alternative rock, pop, and hip–hop, led to his collaboration with Remi Wolf on Photo ID, which rapidly went TikTok viral in 2021.
Dominic Fike Was The Face Of Paul McCartney’s 2021 McCartney III Imagined
In 2021, former Beatle and music legend Paul McCartney released an album of remixes of his songs, all sung by contemporary artists. Fike’s song was on “The Kiss of Venus,” which he reimagined into an upbeat, funky track, when compared to the original acoustic. Other artists on the album included Anderson Paak, Beck, St. Vincent, Blood Orange, and Phoebe Bridgers.
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He’s Been Modeling For Calvin Klein Since Fall 2021
Fike first appeared in Calvin Klein’s September campaign titled The Language of Calvin Klein, photographed by Renell Medrano and Hong Jang Hyun. The campaign featured more of an intimate look at self expression than the brand has produced in the past. Fike continues to model for them, and posted another teaser just a week ago.
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Fike’s Recognizable Apple Tattoo On His Face Is A Tribute To His Younger Sister
Fike has referenced in interviews and his own music that he had a troubled childhood, but grew up very close with his siblings. His sister’s name is Apple, and was the inspiration behind his recognizable apple tattoo on his face. He calls it “a reminder of what he’s working for.”
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Fike Has Said That His Character On Euphoria Reminds Him Of His Younger Self
His role as Elliot in the hit HBO show has jump started his acting career––but also led to a lot of self reflection. Looking back on his troubled teen years, Fike is now happily sober and focused on expressing himself through his craft. He plays Elliot through a deeply personal lens, having dealt with addiction in his own life. He hopes to continue acting since booking this incredible role.
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You can catch the Euphoria season finale on HBO Max this upcoming Sunday.
