Grey’s Anatomy is getting a ‘reignition’ according to one of its longtime cast members
There’s not many shows who have lasted as long as Grey’s Anatomy. The series, which has been on air since 2005, is about to see a “reignition,” according to Kevin McKidd, who plays Dr. Owen Hunt in the long-running series, leaving some fans wondering just how long they plan to go.
The Scottish actor told PEOPLE that the medical drama’s upcoming season will be one that brings the show back to its roots. McKidd, who walked the red carpet Saturday at the 2nd Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards in Beverly Hills, is excited about what that means for his character and the new castmates coming on this season. “We have this amazing group of new interns, brilliant, young, vibrant actors who are really passionate,” he said. “So it’s making room for that. It’s almost like we’re going back to the beginning, if that makes sense. It’s very exciting to feel that we’re all part of that.”
McKidd was insistent that this new chapter isn’t a reboot, but pays homage to how the show became so popular with fans. “We’re not really rebooting, but it’s definitely that pilot episode when Sandra Oh and T.R. Knight first kind of walked into the hospital,” he added. “We’re kind of doing that again. And it’s very exciting to feel that we’re all part of that.”
The show, now in its 19th (yes, that’s 1-9) season, is getting mixed emotions from viewers, who are firmly sitting in one of two camps:
For his part, McKidd, who has been on the show since Season 5, thinks his character still has a lot of unfinished business. “I think he still has quite a bit of fallout to deal with,” he said of his decision to help a patient die by euthanasia in Season 18. “He did a noble thing last year, but he bent the rules too much and he has to pay the price. He’s already paid a significant price, but it’s going to be interesting to see how that plays out because he isn’t out of hot water yet. He has to dig himself out.”
Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy will premiere Oct. 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC. Will you be watching?
