Sam Levinson‘s HBO series Euphoria is coming to an end with Season 3 and shutting the door on the popular drama. The latest full-length trailer for the third season reveals a first look at Eric Dane in his original series role following his death at the age of 53 on Feb. 19.
In 2025, Dane announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which rapidly progressed over the year. It was announced in February that the actor died from complications from the illness. While having appeared in Netflix’s Famous Last Words as himself following his death, Euphoria will be his second posthumous role.
Tensions run high in the third season, scheduled to release on April 12, as the series returns years later with its original characters. Rue Bennett (Zendaya) appears to run into trouble with the Mexican cartel and is caught by authorities. At the same time, Maddie (Alexa Demie) reunites with Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and could bring drama to Cassie’s now-married life with Nate (Jacob Elordi). Meanwhile, Nate has a comfortable life that might get uprooted by enemies of the past, as Jules (Hunter Schafer) also deals with her new life as what appears to be an escort.
Dane appears in the trailer as his original character, Cal Jacobs, Nate’s father. Jules enters the scene dressed to impress when she stumbles upon Cal and says, “Remember me?” He answers, “How can I forget?”
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We’re getting another look at ‘Euphoria’ Season 3
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Euphoria fans would remember the storyline that transpired between the two characters in the prior seasons. As a teen, Jules had met Cal through an online hookup app and met with him at a motel, believing he was someone closer to her age. Despite the shock, the encounter continues and reveals that Cal secretly taped himself with Jules.
Their dynamic led to tension in Euphoria, with Jules shaken by the experience and threatened by Cal to keep quiet. It becomes even more complicated when she learns Cal is Nate’s father, with Nate also discovering the hidden tape.
Dane was already confirmed to return to Euphoria after revealing his ASL diagnosis. According to People, he had already filmed his scenes before his death. Fans may notice his short scene in the Season 3 trailer reveals the actor’s change in speech due to the illness.
“I feel fortunate that I am able to continue working and am looking forward to returning to set of Euphoria next week,” said Dane at the time.
The actor also commented that his character Cal would return in Season 3 with a “redemption” arc. The rest of the Euphoria cast is scheduled to return for the final season, alongside new characters.
