The show will make a big comeback with new faces and a fan-favorite character, but with lesser Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) appearances. That said, here is what fans are about to see in Grey’s Anatomy Season 19.
Returning to the Series’ Roots
In an interview with TVLine, Vernoff revealed the show is about to hit the restart button with the new interns coming. “This season is really about returning to the roots of the show,” she said. “What can you do when you have five series-regular interns the way that we did in those early years? [Back then,] we wanted to focus on what it is to try and become a surgeon when you don’t know anything — how frightening and life-and-death everything is.” She continued that having this new batch let them “get back to that.” ALSO READ: Rihanna Finally Gives Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance Update, Teases Who She Will Share The Stage With Though the new doctors may lack experience, the actors behind them are already pros. “We spent a long time very carefully casting this group,” Vernoff added. “I love all five of the actors and all five of the characters, and that’s a really exciting place to start from.”
The Five New Interns
Alexi Floyd will join Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 as Simone Griffin, a first-year surgical resident at Grey Sloan. She’s funny, smart, and a high-achiever, though she has a complicated family dynamic. Due to her bad past, she doesn’t want to work at Sloan. Next is Harry Shum Jr., who will play the role of Daniel “Blue” Kwan, a witty and brilliant but impatient first-year surgical resident. He’s generous and competitive, and he now wants to prove himself after being interfered with by a family crisis. Third is Adelaide Kane as Jules Millin, another first-year surgical resident at Grey Sloan. As the only grown-up in the family, she has to take care of herself and her parents. She’s not afraid to break the rule to save others, though it often gets her in trouble. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Frasier Revival Officially Receives Greenlight: Here’s Everything You Need To Know Midori Francis also joins as Mika Yasuda, who uses being overlooked and underestimated to her advantage. She knows she can rise to the top amid the overwhelming student loans from med school. Lastly, Niko Terho will be seen as Lucas Adams, the charming black sheep of the family. He will prove himself as a great surgeon with a great mind but with low grades.
Kate Walsh’s Return and Ellen Pompeo’s Limited Appearance
After appearing as a guest star in Grey’s Anatomy Season 18, Kate Walsh will officially return in Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 as Addison Montgomery in a recurring role. READ MORE: American Horror Story Season 11: New Poster Reveals Zachary Quinto’s Menacing Role Sadly, that comes with the news that Pompeo will have limited appearances in the series. Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 will premiere on Thursday, October 6. For more Grey’s Anatomy Season 19 news, stay tuned to EpicStream!
