Grey’s AnatomyThe medical drama longest-running on TV, expands with a spin-off. The title of the new series is still a mystery: the episodes will last an hour and new adventures they will no longer take place in the elegant Seattle hospital, but at a more modest medical center in Texas. Always at the helm Shonda Rhimes – who returns to take care of her serial creation together with Meg Marinis, one of the most popular showrunners who oversaw the twentieth season.
Grey’s Anatomythe spin-off, what do we know
There are few indiscretions which revolve around the new creation by Shonda Rhimes, produced by ABC. The official synopsis describes it as «a gripping drama which tells the story of a medical team at a rural medical center in West Texasthe last chance to receive care before being abandoned miles away.”
A plot far removed from the glamor of Seattle and the luxurious Sloan Memorial Hospital. Even more mysterious is the cast of leading actors and, above all, the possible presence of some characters from the original. The only certainty is that Ellen Pompeomedical drama star, somehow it will be there: she is the executive producer of the spin-off.
This is not the first spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy but the fourth. It came out in 2007 Private Practice, starring Dr. Addison Montgomery (Kate Walsh), Derek Shepherd’s (Patrick Dempsey) ex-wife. Her character, after the divorce, made a new life for herself in sunny California by working for a well-known fertility clinic with a view of the sea. Then he was born Station 19 (from 2018 to 2024), among the brave firefighters of Seattle. Finally the miniseries in 6 episodes Grey’s Anatomy: B Team (2018): the protagonists were the young specialists on the first day of their internship.
“Grey’s Anatomy”. (ABC)
The showrunner’s statements
In addition to the fans’ happiness, it is also palpable the euphoria of those who are working for the success of new stories. Marinis said in a statement to be «incredibly excited to expand the universe of Grey’s Anatomy. This opportunity will give life to new characters and stories that embody the same heartthe same emotions and connection that audiences have loved on Grey’s for over two decades, all set in my home state of Texas».
«I am deeply grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating this dynamic world and I feel lucky to be able to be a part of it.” After the release of this news, iThe web went wild with all the names of the possible actors ready to give life to this spin-off. Season number 22 of Grey’s Anatomy said goodbye to two veterans such as Dr. Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver).
The two characters decided to move to Paris to start a new life. As luck would have it also in Texas there is the city of Paris. Coincidences? Dr. Benson Kwan may also join them (Harry Shum Jr.), no longer on the Seattle team because he was brutally fired.
