In addition to professional projects, Dane has navigated both heartache and healing in his personal life.
Here’s a closer look at what Eric Dane is doing now.
“not a ‘sex tape.'”
Although the participants are nude, the tape is not a ‘sex tape.’
But in the ninth season premiere, they officiallypulled the plug on him, literally.
died in the plane crash.Grey’s Anatomycreator Shonda Rhimes even wrote an obituary for the character inEntertainment Weekly.
The cable show, whichpremiered in 2014, aired its fifth and final season in summer 2018.
News that the show had been canceled was announced in May 2018, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter.
Not a great situation, though arguably crazier stuff has happened to McSteamy.
Dane’s role inThe Last Shipwasannouncedjust one month afterhe leftGrey’s Anatomy, so it was a quick turnaround.
How did the roles compare?
Dane told theLos Angeles Times, “This role is a lot more physical.
My shirt stays on, but I feel like I’m in better shape.”
At the time, his rep toldVariety, “Eric asked for a break to deal with personal issues.
He looks forward to returning.”
The film received mixed-to-negative reviews and has a 50 percent user score onRotten Tomatoes.
And it definitely did make cold broccoli seem sexier.
“We’ve all made mistakes,” Dane admitted.
He revealed the only concern he had regarding this rough patch was how it affected his wife.
There’s a reason family is at the center of Dane’s world.
“I never had a family, and now I do,” Dane toldPeople.
He continued, gushing, “I know I’m a very lucky guy.”
The two celebrities released a joint statement toE!
And, according to Dane, he leaned into the public’s perception.
Carter plans to take the bad guys down, and enlists the reluctant investigator’s help in doing so.
Luckily, Dane prepared for the physically taxing role by training rigorously.
“I understand what it’s like to lead a double life,” Dane toldGlamour.
“Those scenes are very difficult to shoot,” Dane revealed toEntertainment Weekly.
Added Dane, “[It was] a pretty intense scene.”
However, Dane didn’t hesitate to bare it all forEuphoria.
Dane and Gayheart still appear to be legally married.
The actor continued, “A beautiful night with exceptional people and advocates.
Thank you for having me.”
