I’ve had struggles in my past that invited me to lead that life of secrecy. He continued: 'Cal is living this double life, holding up this facade of having everything on the outside, controlled and pristine, while everything on the inside is a battle of epic proportions. He’s no longer accepted by the straight community and not accepted by the gay community.' And it’s equally as heartbreaking when Cal returns to the bar and is not accepted by the community. It was really a heartbreaking moment for them. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic for HBO via Getty Images, HBO / Album / Alamy Stock Photoĭiscussing Cal's journey in Euphoria season 2 with The Hollywood Reporter, Eric said: 'It was helpful to see the chemistry that young Cal and Derek had. READ MORE: Euphoria actor explains how explicit sex scene with Eric Dane was filmedĮuphoria's Eric Dane says he's lent a 'voice' to the gay community by playing Cal.
