Overview
- NBC confirmed Dane will appear in Season 2, Episode 9 as Matthew, a firefighter who struggles to share his ALS diagnosis with his family.
- The network and studio released on-set photos showing Dane with series lead Zachary Quinto, who plays neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf.
- The episode is scheduled to air Nov. 24 on NBC, with next-day streaming on Peacock, according to the show’s publicity and trade reports.
- Dane disclosed his ALS diagnosis in April and has continued working, including on HBO’s Euphoria, though he missed a planned Emmys appearance after a fall and hospitalization.
- He has been meeting with lawmakers alongside I AM ALS to press for research funding and ACT for ALS action, emphasizing faster diagnoses and broader clinical-trial access.