Summary
Grey’s Anatomyupcoming season 21 has confirmed the return of Jason George’s surgical resident Ben Warren after the conclusion of the spin-off showStation 19. The show debuted on ABC in 2005, soon becoming a ratings behemoth and pop culture phenomenon, and launching the careers of many of its revolving ensemble cast. George first joined the cast ofGrey’s Anatomyin a recurring role during season 6, before enjoying a three-year stint as a series regular beginning in season 12, after which he joined the cast of spin-offStation 19, as his character Ben decided to become a firefighter.
George co-starred in the action-drama, which focused on the lives of the men and women of Seattle Fire Station 19, where he was joined by formerGrey’s Anatomyco-star Stefania Spampinato. Now, following the conclusion of the successful spin-off, as well as the announcement of theGrey’s Anatomyseason 21 renewal,Varietyhas reported thatGeorge will rejoin the show as a series regular,with Ben making the decision to return to Grey Sloan Memorial to work as a surgeon once again during theStation 19series finale.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 21 Will See A Shake-Up
How Will Ben’s Return Impact This?
The explosiveGrey’s Anatomyseason 20 finaleresulted ina big shake up for the show, with Catherine Fox’s mass firing, along with Meredith and Amelia quitting their jobs, meaningmanyGrey’s Anatomydoctors will not be working at Grey Sloan in season 21. This will mean that there should be a fresh cast list, with a new selection of doctors. Chaotic and uncertain times will require experience and familiarity, and this is why George’s return to the series could be just what the show needs.
Despite the mass firings, here is how the cast list could look forGrey’s Anatomyseason 21:
Chris Cormack
Atticus Lincoln
Additionally, the end of season 20 has provided severalGrey’s Anatomyseason 21 storyline predictionsthat the show could explore, including a move to position Catherine in a villainous role for the new season. What’s more,Ben’s return to a surgical residency post at the hospital suggests that the character could play a prominent role in the upcoming season, and could see a second long-running stint on the show for George. This would make sense for the story, as Grey Sloan will need experienced and talented doctors to replace those who have been cut loose to steady the ship.
How long George’s new stint on the show might last is unclear at this point, but the shake-up happening withGrey’s Anatomyseason 21right now means that bringing back legacy characters is a great way of injecting new life into the show, while also providing familiarity and a narrative anchor. The return of Ben will be just one of the big changes that audiences will experience, but it could wind up being the change that ushers in a new era forGrey’s Anatomy, and a way for the show to continue to evolve after 20 years on the air.
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A high-intensity medical drama which follows Meredith Grey and the team of doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial, who are faced with life-or-death decisions on a daily basis. They seek comfort from one another, and, at times, more than just friendship. Together they discover that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white.
