Grey’s Anatomy Fans Rally Behind “McSteamy” After Eric Dane’s Euphoria Character Gets Shout-Out
Viewers of Grey’s Anatomy are rallying behind Eric Dane after the actor’s character in Euphoria received a shout-out. Dane has played multiple memorable roles on television, including Nate Jacobs’ dad Cal in Euphoria. However, one of his earliest memorable roles on TV was a Mark Sloan, affectionately referred to as “McSteamy,” in Grey’s Anatomy.
Now, fans of Grey’s Anatomy have begun posting about Dane as Mark. Posts take issue with how Dane is primarily known for his role on Euphoria now and not his role in the medical drama. Check out some of the social media reactions below.
I refuse to believe that I live in a time where Eric Dane is anything other than Mark Sloan or McSteamy. This is an outrage https://t.co/IQc9AwAwQR
— Jordo (@Jordyncb) August 14, 2023
Jordo expresses shock that Dane isn’t known for his role in Grey’s Anatomy anymore. This goes to show just how classic his time as Mark is considered for the show.
calling eric dane “nate jacobs dad” and not mcsteamy. we used to be a proper country https://t.co/H7XRtlZ0wL
— taylor 🪩 heard tosotd & coney island live (@shivroyapologst) August 14, 2023
I sometimes wonder if Eric regrets doing Euphoria. I mean probably not since it was a hit show and made him relevant with the kids but going from McSteamy to "Jacob's dad" is pretty rough 💀 https://t.co/RMftXp2yg6
— 🌹 (@_monalisavito_) August 15, 2023
He will ALWAYS be McSteamy. https://t.co/f4Qswu2vcR
— benjamina || busy (@seimahneym) August 15, 2023
YOU WILL NOT AGE ME. THIS IS MARK SLOAN, PLS. https://t.co/cp38GCudXb
— bobz. (@boujeebx) August 14, 2023
bobz jokes about feeling old now that people know Dane for his Euphoria role more than his Grey’s Anatomy one. This reflects the generational gap between viewers of both series.
Nate Jacob’s dad and not McSteamy? not Mark Slone? sick to my stomach https://t.co/vrCqlJWGTG
— Hannah (@Hannahelfattah) August 14, 2023
“nate jacobs dad” oh how we’ve lost our way https://t.co/f3njJYkhbx
— siyyan (@siyyaninaas) August 14, 2023
His name is McSteamy before anything else, I don’t make the rules https://t.co/QyPCoIXysv
— danielle 🌻 (@sunflowervol6__) August 15, 2023
he ain’t no Nate Jacob’s Dad, that’s Mark Sloan a.k.a McSteamy, founding member of the Plastics Posse and Lexie Grey’s one and only https://t.co/RT2wAdgoR1
— Miguel Fernandes (@SirMigas04) August 15, 2023
Miguel Fernandes shows off their Grey’s Anatomy knowledge, acknowledging the relationship between Mark and Lexie Grey. Their relationship was a key factor in both of their character arcs.
I will not stand for this McSteamy erasure https://t.co/IIWdA4zA6d pic.twitter.com/V62JorEDq3
— Kristy.✨ (@fxckendicaprio) August 14, 2023
that’s mcsteamy https://t.co/FwLhlAEr1g
— geli! (@gelivex) August 14, 2023
Not y’all calling THE McSteamy “Nate Jacobs’ dad”??? https://t.co/h5PCvREU8A pic.twitter.com/vHr8URyBcp
— nihaad (@justnihaad) August 14, 2023
i- that is dr. mark sloan, aka mcsteamy not “nate jacob’s dad” please have some respect https://t.co/9vI5sYsCX3
— mia⸆⸉ lvs mikey ♡ (@blockmiaout) August 15, 2023
blockmiaout asks others to “have some respect” for Dane’s previous role in Grey’s Anatomy. This further reflects just how much of an impact Dane had as Mark on the show.
Why Eric Dane Is Best Remembered For His Grey’s Anatomy Role
Dane’s role as Mark Sloan began in Grey’s Anatomy season 2 as a plastic surgeon, who was known as “McSteamy” behind his back. Over the course of the series, Mark began a relationship with Lexi Grey, the half-sister of series protagonist Meredith Grey. While their relationship was occasionally rocky, the pair ended up becoming a key couple within Grey’s Anatomy.
However, Mark was killed off in Grey’s Anatomy season 9 alongside Lexi in a plane crash, after which Seattle Grace was renamed Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital after the pair. Mark’s legacy in Grey’s Anatomy has outlived him, making Dane’s role as the character one of his most memorable on television. This also explains why so many viewers of the show responded to his Euphoria role being touted over his Grey’s Anatomy one.
Mark’s sendoff had a big impact on Grey’s Anatomy, which is why Dane’s portrayal of him is so well-remembered. But, as acknowledgment for his Euphoria role grows, a new generation may see him in a different light. Even so, some will always remember him as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, no matter what other roles Dane takes in the future.
