In exciting news for Grey's Anatomy fans, it has been announced that Ellen Pompeo and Jessica Capshaw will be making appearances in the show's upcoming 20th season. Pompeo, who portrays the iconic Dr. Meredith Grey, will be seen in four episodes, while Capshaw will reprise her role as Dr. Arizona Robbins in a single episode.
This revelation follows Pompeo's reduced role in the show's 19th season, where she took a step back while still maintaining her position as an executive producer. In addition to this behind-the-scenes role, Pompeo will continue to provide the opening and closing voiceovers for each episode, adding her signature touch to the beloved series.
Fans were given a glimpse of Meredith's return in an exclusive first look at the upcoming season, released by PEOPLE in December. The anticipation for her reappearance has been building, especially after Pompeo hinted at her character's future in an interview with her former Grey's Anatomy co-star Katherine Heigl during Variety's Actors on Actors series in June. Pompeo expressed her excitement to return and stated that there is an interesting story to tell.
As for Capshaw, her return as Dr. Arizona Robbins was announced during ABC's Television Critics Association's winter 2024 press tour. The character was last seen in season 14 when she moved to New York City to be with her ex-wife, Dr. Callie Torres and their daughter Sofia. Capshaw's departure from the show puzzled and disappointed many fans, but her return will surely be a welcome surprise.
Grey's Anatomy creator and executive producer Shonda Rhimes expressed her gratitude to both Capshaw and Sarah Drew, who portrayed Dr. April Kepner, for their portrayal of underrepresented characters and their impactful performances. Capshaw took to Twitter in March 2018 to share her own sentiments about leaving the show, expressing her love for playing Arizona Robbins and the impact the character had on viewers.
With the return of Pompeo and Capshaw, fans can expect some exciting storylines and heartfelt moments in the upcoming season. The reunion of beloved characters and the resolution of lingering plotlines have generated buzz among Grey's Anatomy enthusiasts.
Mark your calendars for March 14, when season 20 of Grey's Anatomy will premiere on ABC at 9 p.m. ET. It's an event not to be missed as the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial return to captivate audiences once again. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be swept away by the drama, romance, and high-stakes medical cases that have made Grey's Anatomy a television phenomenon.
