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Will Eric Dane Appear in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3? Updates Amid His ALS Diagnosis
Eric Dane shocked fans when he announced he had been diagnosed with ALS. In light of his diagnosis, many people were left wondering if he will appear in the upcoming season 3 of Euphoria.
Will Eric Dane Appear in ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Amid ALS Diagnosis?
The Grey’s Anatomy alum confirmed that he will reprise his role of Cal Jacobs in season 3 of Euphoria. He is set to start filming just four days after he publicly announced his ALS diagnosis, People confirmed on April 10, 2025.
Eric Dane Announces ALS Diagnosis
Eric revealed that he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS, on April 10, 2025.
“I have been diagnosed with ALS. I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter,” he said in a statement to People at the time. “I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week.”
Eric continued, “I kindly ask that you give my family and I privacy during this time.”
What Is ALS?
ALS is “a nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS causes loss of muscle control. The disease gets worse over time,” according to the Mayo Clinic. “The exact cause of the disease is still not known. A small number of cases are inherited.”
What Happened to Cal Jacobs During Season 2 of ‘Euphoria’?
Cal was arrested in the season 2 finale after his son, Nate (played by Jacob Elordi), turned him in to the police for his past crimes. Nate made the decision to get police involved after he and his father had a tense confrontation, in which Cal was forced to face his mistakes as a father.
After the finale aired in February 2022, Eric confirmed he would be back for season 3 and teased what fans could expect in the new season.
“There’s gonna be redemption,” he told Variety. “I mean, that’s the trajectory he’s on. I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement. It’s tough to work Cal into the storyline when he’s behind bars.”
Eric also expressed hope that Cal and Nate can improve their relationship following the tense argument in upcoming episodes.
“I think that’s, in a weird way, what was happening in that scene. When I said what I said in the foyer, you notice Nate didn’t say anything. He got a real chance to express himself with how he felt, even with the gun,” he told the outlet. “The gun was his kind of way of saying, ‘I f–king hate you, Dad, for what you did to me.’ He even says, ‘I’ve always protected you and you f–king hated me for it.’ Because Cal felt like a piece of s–t. He resented his son for that. But Nate gets a real opportunity to do what I did in the foyer.”
When Does ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Premiere?
Euphoria season 3 is expected to return in 2026, though an exact premiere date has not yet been announced.
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