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Grey’s Anatomyis really shaking things up for season 19.
In the season 18 finale, which also markedthe show’s 400th episode,the fate of several fan-favorite charactersis left up in the air for the upcoming season.
While Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) decides to stay at Seattle’s Grey Sloan instead of heading to Minnesota, other characters, including Miranda (Chandra Wilson), leave the hospital.
Thankfully, there is another season in store to tie up any loose threads.
In January, ABC announced the network hadordered a 19th season of the show, which has become the longest-running primetime medical drama series.
“Grey’s Anatomyhas a global impact that can’t be overstated,” executive producer and showrunner Krista Vernoff said at the time. “Grey’s touches, and sometimes changes, hearts and minds worldwide through the depth of connection people feel with these characters. I’m excited to work with our extraordinary writers to dream up where we go from here, and I’m always grateful to our partners at Disney and ABC for letting us tell bold stories with real impact.”
From which stars are returning to the premiere date, here’s everything we know aboutGrey’s Anatomyseason 19, so far.
Which cast members are returning forGrey’s Anatomyseason 19?
Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson and Camilla Luddington.Raymond Liu/Getty
Whenseason 19 was announced in January, ABC confirmed that Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, and James Pickens Jr. — who are the only actors who have appeared on the show for all 18 seasons — will return.
Ahead of season 17 in July 2020,Deadlinereported that Kim Raver, Camilla Luddington, and Kevin McKidd signed three-year contracts for the show which wouldkeep them on the show through season 19.
In August,DeadlinereportedthatPompeo will have a smaller on-screen rolenext season, only appearing in eight episodes. However, she will continue to narrate every episode as well as serve as an executive producer.
Will there be any new cast members onGrey’s Anatomyseason 19?
Grey’s Anatomyhas added a handful of new stars to the upcoming season 19 cast, including Harry Shum Jr. (Glee), Alexis Floyd (Inventing Anna), Niko Terho (The Thing About Harry), Adelaide Kane (Reign), and Midori Francis (Dash & Lily), who willplay first-year surgical residentsat Grey Sloan.
What willGrey’s Anatomyseason 19 be about?
WillGrey’s Anatomyseason 19 be the show’s last season?
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“I’ve been trying to focus on convincing everybody that it should end,” she said during an interview withInsider. “I feel like I’m the super naive one who keeps saying, ‘But what’s the story going to be, what story are we going to tell?’ "
Kevin McKidd previouslydiscussed the show’s possible endwith PEOPLE atGrey’s Anatomy400th Episode Celebration in Hollywood. “I don’t know how this show ends at this point,” he said. “We all thought this season was going to be the end. I felt we were all building towards it, this season. But the audience just seems to want more still.”
When doesGrey’s Anatomyseason 19 start filming?
In August,Deadlinereported that production forseason 19 is currently underway.
When doesGrey’s Anatomyseason 19 premiere?
Season 19 will premiereon Thursday, Oct. 6 at 9:00 P.M. right afterStation 19.
source: people.com
