More than a decade later,Eric Daneis reflecting on the behind-the-scenes downfall of Dr. McSteamy.
As long as they have their Grey, theyre fine.
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Dane continued, I wasnt the same guy they had hired.
Eric Dane as Dr. Mark ‘McSteamy’ Sloan in a 2007 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’.Ron Tom/ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection
So I had understood when I was let go.
AndShonda [Rhimes]was really great.
She protected us fiercely.
Eric Dane’sGrey’s Anatomycharacter Dr. Mark Sloan was killed off at beginning of Season 9 after succumbing to injuries from a plane crash in the previous season finale. (Karen Neal/ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection)
She protected us publicly.
She protected us privately.
But I was probably fired.
It wasnt ceremoniously like, Youre fired, it was just like, Youre not coming back.'
As fans await his imminent return toHBOsEuphoriafor the delayed Season 3, Danehas been castalongsideJensen AcklesandJessica Camachoin the upcomingAmazonseriesCountdown.
