Eric Dane called Euphoria his most profound experience
Eric Dane called 'Euphoria' the most profound experience of his career in the documentary special 'Euphoria: A Look Back,' which aired Friday and is now streaming on HBO Max. The late Grey's Anatomy star appeared in interview footage recorded before his death from ALS in February at age 53.
Key Takeaways
- Eric Dane described Euphoria as "the most profound experience" of his career.
- He appeared posthumously in HBO's "Euphoria: A Look Back," which aired Friday.
- Dane died at 53 in February after battling ALS, having completed Season 3 filming.
- Series creator Sam Levinson remembered him as "a wonderful human being" and "a wonderful actor."
- Dane also reflected on late co-star Angus Cloud in the special.
What did Eric Dane say about Euphoria in the special?
In footage filmed before his death, Dane reflected on playing Cal Jacobs across all three seasons of the HBO drama, which aired from 2019 to 2026.
"It was at times challenging, but the challenges were taken as opportunities," Dane said. "It's been such a wonderful experience."
According to Page Six, he believed Euphoria was "the most profound experience" of his career.
Dane's Cal Jacobs shared a volatile on-screen relationship with his son Nate Jacobs, played by Jacob Elordi. The role spanned the series' dark high-school drama following Rue (Zendaya) and her classmates.
How did Sam Levinson remember Eric Dane?
Series creator Sam Levinson called Dane "a wonderful human being" and "a wonderful actor," adding that he "showed up every day with grace and dignity" on set.
Dane also spoke about fellow Euphoria cast member Angus Cloud, who died from an accidental fentanyl overdose on July 31, 2023, at age 25. Dane called Cloud a "very talented young man" who "was tough on all of us."
The Season 3 premiere paid tribute with an onscreen photo of Dane and the message, "In remembrance of Eric Dane. 1972-2026." More coverage is available in our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
When did Eric Dane complete his Euphoria work?
Before his death, Dane finished filming for Euphoria Season 3, which aired from April through May. He appeared in all three seasons of the series.
"Euphoria: A Look Back" features interviews with cast and crew plus scenes from every season. Zendaya appeared only in older interview footage. The special did not address behind-the-scenes feud rumors or Season 3's critical reception.
By Season 2 in 2022, Euphoria was HBO's most-watched show after Game of Thrones, drawing nearly 20 million viewers. The retrospective is now streaming on HBO Max.