Much of the Grey’s Anatomy cast and crew were kept in the dark about Patrick Dempsey‘s surprise return as the late Derek Shepherd at the end of Thursday’s Season 17 premiere. In fact, they were led to believe it was another dearly departed character with whom Meredith would encounter on that beach.
“I put the name ‘Ellis Grey’ in the script that we read at the table,” showrunner Krista Vernoff revealed to Deadline, referring to Meredith’s mother, played by former cast member Kate Burton. “And I had [Ellen Pompeo] say ‘Mom’ at the table. So we got there...
“I put the name ‘Ellis Grey’ in the script that we read at the table,” showrunner Krista Vernoff revealed to Deadline, referring to Meredith’s mother, played by former cast member Kate Burton. “And I had [Ellen Pompeo] say ‘Mom’ at the table. So we got there...
- 11/13/2020
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
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