Eric Dane appears in Euphoria season 3, and reports indicate his role is his final onscreen performance. He had been diagnosed with ALS, but completed filming for season 3 before his passing, and subsequent episodes feature his scenes posthumously. A trailer and multiple outlets confirm his return as Cal Jacobs in the third season, which premiered in 2026. For the most up-to-date details, you can check recent coverage from People, Cosmopolitan, Parade, and Us Weekly, which have tracked his involvement and posthumous appearance. [People: Eric Dane first posthumous appearance in Euphoria Season 3][Cosmopolitan: Euphoria Season 3 Will Feature Eric Dane in His Final Role][Parade: Will Eric Dane Be in 'Euphoria' Season 3?]
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Eric Dane was seen in a new trailer for season 3 of the HBO Max series Euphoria, following his death
www.usmagazine.comEric Dane will make his final onscreen appearance in the long-awaited third season of 'Euphoria.' See him as Cal Jacobs alongside costar Hunter Schafer in the new trailer.
people.comAfter multiple delays and a series of re-writings, Euphoria season 3 has finally commenced shooting this year.
www.republicworld.comThe actor was able to complete filming before his death in February.
www.cosmopolitan.comDane, who passed away from ALS on Thursday, Feb. 19, portrayed Cal Jacobs in 'Euphoria' whose third season premieres on HBO in April
parade.comDane filmed his scenes in April 2025 shortly after he revealed his ALS diagnosis
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www.imdb.comEric Dane's involvement in Euphoria's third and final season was addressed before his death at age 53
www.usmagazine.comIt has been confirmed that the late Eric Dane finished filming for season three of ‘Euphoria’ before his demise on February 19, according to TMZ.
www.republicworld.comEric Dane made his posthumous return to 'Euphoria' in the latest season 3 episode, as Cal Jacobs pays his son Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) a drunken visit.
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