Is Eric Dane in Season 3 of &x27;Euphoria&x27;? Edward Segarra, USA TODAYFri, February 20, 2026 at 11:11 PM UTC 0 One of Eric Dane's final performances before his death at age 53, as Cal Jacobs in the HBO teen drama "Euphoria," will continue as scheduled. Dane, who died Thursday, Feb. 19, following a battle with ALS, returned to production on the Emmywinning series' highly anticipated third season last April, coinciding with the announcement of Dane's diagnosis for the neurogenerative condition, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Is Eric Dane in Season 3 of 'Euphoria'?
Edward Segarra, USA TODAYFri, February 20, 2026 at 11:11 PM UTC
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One of Eric Dane's final performances before his death at age 53, as Cal Jacobs in the HBO teen drama "Euphoria," will continue as scheduled.
Dane, who died Thursday, Feb. 19, following a battle with ALS, returned to production on the Emmy-winning series' highly anticipated third season last April, coinciding with the announcement of Dane's diagnosis for the neurogenerative condition, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
"I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to [the] set of 'Euphoria' next week," Dane told People magazine in a statement at the time.
The "Grey's Anatomy" alum joined the cast of "Euphoria," starring Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, for the show's debut season in 2019. Dane played Cal Jacobs, a real-estate businessman and closeted bisexual father of Elordi's Nate Jacobs.
"Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson, from left, Hunter Schafer, Barbie Ferreira, Zendaya and Eric Dane attend the show's premiere after-party during the ATX Television Festival at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, Texas, on May 6, 2019.
Dane's representative, Melissa Bank, confirmed the actor's death on Thursday in a statement to USA TODAY, noting that he "spent his final days surrounded by dear friends, his devoted wife and his two beautiful daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world."
"Throughout his journey with ALS, Eric became a passionate advocate for awareness and research," Bank's statement continued. He was "determined to make a difference for others facing the same fight."
Despite his illness, Dane remained committed to his craft. In 2025, he starred in the dark comedy "Borderline," military drama series "Kabul," Prime Video crime drama "Countdown" and made a guest appearance on the medical drama "Brilliant Minds."
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"I'm fairly limited in what I can do physically as an actor, but I still have my brain, and I still have my speech, so I'm willing to just do about anything. I'll take on any role," said Dane during a December panel hosted by the I am ALS organization. "I'm grateful that I can still work in any capacity."
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Eric Dane played Dr. Mark Sloan, aka "McSteamy," on "Grey's Anatomy" for six seasons, but he's not done wooing his audiences yet. In 2025, Dane returned to TV on another medical drama, making his "Brilliant Minds" debut as "Bronx-Gen's favorite silver fox." Dane revealed in April that he'd been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS. See the actor's career in the spotlight from the early 2000's to now, including here as he attends the "Countdown" premiere and afterparty on June 18, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Will Eric Dane be in new season of 'Euphoria'?
Yes, Dane will reprise his role of Cal Jacobs in Season 3 of "Euphoria."
Dane completed filming on the television series prior to his death, USA TODAY understands.
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'Euphoria' creator pays tribute to Eric Dane
In a Feb. 19 statement shared with USA TODAY, "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson said, "I'm heartbroken by the loss of our dear friend Eric. Working with him was an honor. Being his friend was a gift."
He continued, "Eric's family is in our prayers. May his memory be a blessing."
When does 'Euphoria' Season 3 come out?
Season 3 of "Euphoria" is set to air on HBO on April 12 at 9 p.m. ET, according to a previous press release from the TV network. The show will also be available to stream on HBO Max.
Contributing: KiMi Robinson and Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
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