Grey's Anatomy season 21

Grey's Anatomy
Season 21
ShowrunnerMeg Marinis
Starring
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseSeptember 26, 2024 (2024-09-26)
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The twenty first season of the American medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy was announced on April 2, 2024, and is set to premiere in the United States on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on September 26, 2024.[1]

This is the first season not to feature Jake Borelli and Midori Francis as series regulars since the sixteenth and nineteenth seasons, respectively.[2] Jason George was repromoted as series regular following the conclusion of Station 19.[3]

Cast and characters

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See also: List of Grey's Anatomy cast members and List of Grey's Anatomy characters

Main

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Recurring

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Production

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Development

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On April 2, 2024, ABC renewed the series for a twenty-first season with Meg Marinis returning as showrunner. On July 9, it was announced that the network had ordered 18 episodes for the season.[5] It is set to premiere in the United States on September 26, 2024.

Casting

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Ahead of the twenty-first season, a number of long-term series regulars signed new contracts to return. Among these were two of three original cast members — Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. — as well as others, including Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, and Camilla Luddington.[6] As a cost-cutting measure, the number of episodes each of these series regular is entitled to in their contract, was reduced.[7] To further lower production costs, Jake Borelli who portrays Dr. Levi Schmitt and who joined the show in season 14, was announced to be departing the series. It was also reported that Midori Francis would be leaving the series after two years of portraying Dr. Mika Yasuda to pursue other opportunities. Both Borelli and Francis are set to appear in a limited number of episodes to provide closure to their characters storylines.[8][9]

After starring in a reduced capacity across the previous two seasons, Ellen Pompeo is expected to increase her appearances, appearing in at least seven, but up to a maximum of fourteen, of the seasons episodes as the titular character, Dr. Meredith Grey.[10] Former series regular Scott Speedman is also set to see an increased presence in the season as Grey's love interest, Dr. Nick Marsh. He will guest star in at least five episodes. Speedman was part of the main cast for the eighteenth and nineteenth seasons, but was demoted to the recurring cast ahead of the previous season.[11] Following the cancellation of spin-off series Station 19, Jason George returned to Grey's Anatomy as a series regular to portray Dr. Ben Warren.[12] George first appeared in the series in season 6 and was promoted to the main cast in season 12. He then left in season 14 to join Station 19 ensemble cast, where he remained for the entirety of that program's run. During this time, George continued to recur on Grey's Anatomy.[13]

Michael Thomas Grant was cast in a recurring role to portray an openly gay chaplain.[14] Kali Rocha will reprise her role in three episodes as Dr. Sydney Heron, after a 17-year absence in the series. Rocha originally recurred in eight episodes of the series across the second, third, and fourth seasons.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Otterson, Joe (2023-04-02). "'Grey's Anatomy' Renewed for Season 21 at ABC". Variety. Retrieved 2023-04-12.
  2. ^ a b c Molina-Whyte, Lidia (2024-05-16). "Grey's Anatomy exit revealed for another cast member in season 21". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  3. ^ a b Hailu, Selome (2024-06-12). "'Grey's Anatomy': Jason George Returning as Series Regular After 'Station 19' Conclusion". Variety. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Grey's Anatomy Season 21: Confirmation, Cast & Everything We Know". www.msn.com. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
  5. ^ Earl, William (2024-07-09). "Despite Emotional Send-Off, Ellen Pompeo Returning to 'Grey's Anatomy' Season 21 for at Least 7 Episodes". Variety. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
  6. ^ Mason, Charlie (April 3, 2024). "Is Grey's Anatomy Bracing for a Mass Cast Exodus Ahead of Season 21?". TVLine. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ^ Vassell, Nicole (May 14, 2024). "Grey's Anatomy to lose regular cast member in series shake-up". The Independent. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  8. ^ Nemetz, Dave (May 13, 2024). "Grey's Anatomy: Jake Borelli Leaving After 7 Years as Levi". TVLine. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 15, 2024). "Midori Francis Leaving 'Grey's Anatomy' Next Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  10. ^ Mason, Charlie (July 9, 2024). "Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Is Bringing Back Ellen Pompeo in a Big Way". TVLine. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 12, 2024). "Scott Speedman Sets 'Grey's Anatomy' Return, Upping Number Of Episodes In Season 21". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  12. ^ Highfill, Samantha (June 12, 2024). "Jason George to return to Grey's Anatomy following end of Station 19". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 12, 2024). "Jason George Returning To 'Grey's Anatomy' As Series Regular". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  14. ^ Mason, Charlie (August 8, 2024). "Grey's Anatomy Season 21 Taps Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist Alum to Play Its New Gay Chaplain (Exclusive)". TVLine. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 15, 2024). "Blast From The Past: 'Grey's Anatomy' Brings Back Kali Rocha For Guest Arc As Sydney Heron After 17 Years". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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