Before his next 17th season, Grey’s Anatomy He is making a series of personnel changes, one of which could directly affect Meredith Gray’s romantic life.
An ABC representative confirms to TVLine that Richard Flood, who joined the Grey’s Chosen last fall as Dr. Cormac Hayes, a potential love interest for titular MD Ellen Pompeo, he has been promoted to a regular series. When Season 16 (abruptly) ended, Meredith was grappling with the best way to help troubled ex-boyfriend Andrew DeLuca (Giacomo Gianniotti) while gazing at Flood’s “McWidow” overtures. (Showrunner Krista Vernoff recently confessed to TVLine that even she it is torn by the type to which Mer should ultimately gravitate; Could the Flood promotion offer a clue?)
Additionally, Anthony Hill, who starred as a guest star last season as Dr. Winston Ndugu, a former colleague of Maggie’s (Kelly McCreary), has been promoted to a regular series. You will recall that when Maggie and Winston reconnected at a medical conference, sparks flew.
Completing the Grey’s Newsapalooza, cast member Stefania Spampinato is officially making the leap to the sister show Station 19, where it will be a regular series in Season 4. The actress’ full-time relocation is hardly a surprise, as her character, Dr. Carina DeLuca, made nearly a dozen firefighter-themed spin-off appearances. last season after hitting. a romantic relationship with Maya Bishop (played by Station 19 Danielle Savre regular). Spampinato joined Grey’s in season 14 as Andrew’s sister.
“I am very excited to add Anthony, Stefania and Richard to the Station 19 and Grey’s Anatomy families, “Vernoff, who oversees both shows, said in a statement.” They are great talents who made a huge impact with our fans, with our actors, and with our writers, who are eager to write more for them. “
Grey’s Anatomy Her season 16 was interrupted by four episodes due to COVID-19. As we reported in April, sources say that one of the hours ruled out was to present the death of an important character. It is unclear whether the rumored game will now be included in Season 17 or delayed indefinitely.
Another unknown: when Grey’s He will return to the studio to begin production. In a recent interview Vernoff didn’t even float tentative date to return to work, although she confirmed it when she shot does In short, the pandemic will “safely” be incorporated into action.
“There is no way to be a long-term medical program and not tell the medical history of our lives,” said the EP. “I feel that our program has the opportunity and the responsibility to tell some of those stories. Our conversations have been constantly about how we keep humor and romance alive as we tell these really painful stories. ”
