‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Will Explore The Coronavirus Pandemic In Next Season
The coronavirus pandemic is one of the most significant medical events in modern history, and on the next season of “Grey’s Anatomy,” the hospital drama ...
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Posted — Updated“Every year, we have doctors come and tell us their stories, and usually they’re telling their worst or their funniest or craziest stories, and this year, it has felt more like therapy,” Vernoff said. “The doctors come in and we’re the first people they’re talking to about these types of experiences they’re having. They are literally shaking and trying not to cry, they’re pale, and they’re talking about it as war — a war they were not trained for.”
Kevin McKidd plays former U.S. Army trauma surgeon Dr. Owen Hunt on the show, and his character will have a storyline related to the coronavirus and how his unique experience as a military doctor has prepared him for this crisis.
Vernoff says the show’s dedicated fanbase is one reason she feels compelled to shine a light on the ways the pandemic has affected medical professionals.
“I feel like our show has an opportunity and a responsibility to tell some of those stories,” she said.
Filming for season 17 has been delayed due to the pandemic. We can’t wait to see how the show deals with coronavirus once the new season finally premieres!
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