Eric Dane Rides On: ALS Won’t Stall His Acting Career
Y’all, hold onto your coffee mugs—Eric Dane just served up a mind-blowing declaration that his ALS diagnosis isn’t going to bench him! In an exclusive sit-down with E! News reporter Francesca Amiker, the 52-year-old Grey’s Anatomy alum spilled that he’s refusing to hit pause on his acting hustle, even as he battles amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. “I’m going to ride this till the wheels fall off,” he told E! alongside Countdown costar Jensen Ackles, channeling a fearless, full-throttle attitude that had me buzzing harder than my double espresso.
Eric, who went public with his ALS diagnosis in April, explained that jumping back on set—first for Amazon MGM Studios’ Countdown, now gearing up for the third season of HBO’s Euphoria—has been his secret sauce for staying positive. “It keeps me sharp. It keeps me moving forward, which is super important right now,” he confessed, noting that while there’ve been a few “setbacks,” his spirit remains “pretty buoyant.” Translation: this guy’s resilience is off the charts!
Jensen Ackles, who reunites with Eric after their early 2000s TV beginnings, couldn’t help gushing about their electric on-set chemistry. According to the Supernatural star, the duo “gelled immediately,” and the higher-ups actually had to reign them in because they were having “too much fun.” (It’s like friendly ghosts of Hollywood past came back to haunt the crew—in the best way.) Jensen also praised Eric’s “beautiful, quiet leadership,” pointing out that his calm, confident presence was exactly what the Countdown ensemble needed to vibe both on and off camera.
Countdown, which drops its first three episodes on Prime Video June 25 before unveiling weekly installments through the season finale on September 3, co-stars Jessica Camacho, Violett Beane, Uli Latukefu and Elliot Knight. Eric teased, “I’ve shot already. It’s good,” so prepare for some top-tier procedural drama wrapped in his signature charm. And yes, that insider scoop means his Euphoria return is locked and loaded—though details are as under wraps as my secret stash of biscotti.
Between juggling ALS treatments, bulletproof optimism and back-to-back blockbusters, Eric Dane is proving that a diagnosis won’t dictate his destiny. His message? Keep moving, lean on your people, and never underestimate the power of passion (plus maybe a venti latte). Whew! I swear, I could gab about this all day. What a ride—can’t wait to see him light up our screens next!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, Amazon Prime Video
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