Eric Dane Attends Countdown Premiere with Jensen Ackles After ALS Diagnosis

Eric Dane, recently diagnosed with ALS, made an emotional public appearance at the premiere of the new Prime Video series Countdown, where he stars alongside Jensen Ackles. Ackles praised Dane for his quiet leadership and commanding presence both on and off set, describing him as a 'total stud' and a source of wisdom during filming. Fellow cast member Violett Beane also lauded Dane's phenomenal character and his inspiring presence on set. Countdown creator Derek Haas highlighted Dane's natural leadership as influential in shaping his character, Nathan Blythe. Dane discussed the challenges of his diagnosis but expressed determination to continue his acting career, including work on Euphoria and Countdown, while Ackles reflected on the strong bonds formed through long-running TV roles. Both actors acknowledged the challenges of being typecast from previous iconic roles but expressed enthusiasm for exploring new opportunities together in Countdown.