Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Kelly McCreary, Caterina Scorsone and Kate Burton have joined forces to record a PSA calling on women to get on birth control immediately.
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Wilson Chapman editorAfter almost 20 years of medical emergencies and juicy drama, “Grey’s Anatomy” is gearing up for its landmark 400th episode this May.Set to air on May 26, the 400th episode of the series will air as a two-part Season 18 finale. The episode’s plot remains unknown, but will feature the return appearance of cast members Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew, as the super couple Jackson and April (aka “Japril”).
The finale has already wrapped filming.On Monday, the cast and crew of the series celebrated the 400 episodes with a cake cutting. In attendance were executive producers of the show Krista Vernoff, Debbie Allen, Meg Marinis and Zoanne Clack; Megha Tolia, president of production company Shondaland; Hulu Originals and ABC Entertainment president Craig Erwich; Walt Disney Television entertainment chairman Dana Walden; ABC Signature president Jonnie Davis; and Disney General Entertainment Content chairman Peter Rice.
On Tuesday, the cast and crew will also celebrate with a Season 18 wrap party. Created in 2005 by Shonda Rhimes, “Grey’s Anatomy” stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, the chief of general surgery at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
The cast has undergone multiple shake-ups over the course of its history, with Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. as the only original main cast members remaining on the show.
The 18th season has also featured Kevin McKidd, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, Kelly McCreary, Kim Raver, Jake Borelli, Chris Carmack, Richard Flood, Anthony Hill and Scott Speedman. The series is the longest-running primetime scripted series currently airing on ABC, and has already been renewed for a 19th season.Also in today’s TV news:The Apple TV+ sports documentary series
.Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Kelly McCreary, Caterina Scorsone and Kate Burton have joined forces to record a PSA calling on women to get on birth control immediately.
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Paging Dr. Jackson Avery. Jesse Williams will return to Grey’s Anatomy for a brief appearance in the 400th episode, and he teased that Japril fans will be very happy.
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Gordon Cox Theater EditorOn your mark, get set, go.The race for the Tony Awards has officially begun with the announcement of the 2022 nominations on Monday. In honoring and highlighting the work in a crowded, COVID-disrupted season, nominators surprised, snubbed and gave observers plenty to chatter about.
75th annual Tony Awards, which recognizes the best in live theater over the past year. After the pandemic derailed the 2020 season, the Broadway world is back on track with new and returning star-studded productions resuming performances in New York City. The road to recovery, however, wasn’t without its setbacks. Despite resuming performances, many productions were paused due to coronavirus outbreaks among the cast and crew, forcing the eligibility period to be extended from April 28 to May 4.That said, the Broadway world is pushing forward and celebrating the achievements of the 2021-2022 season. Among this year’s top nominees are, which earned 11 nominations, the most for any original musical or eligible production, and garneredeight nominations, the most for any original play.
Ellen Pompeo is celebrating a Grey’s Anatomy milestone!
Giving the fans what they want! Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew will be coming back to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital following their individual exits from Grey’s Anatomy.
Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew will be returning to the ABC medical drama for a special guest appearance on the season 18 finale airing May 26, ET can confirm. This marks the first time Williams and Drew will be back on in more than a year when they last appeared.While details regarding their return is being kept close to the vest, the duo's united front can only lead to speculation that Jackson and April's reappearance will serve as an update of sorts for viewers.Drew returned for an episode last season to help Williams wrap up his storyline in a satisfying way as he left the show after 12 seasons. Back in February, Williams was open to the idea of returning to “I’d consider it,” he said while promoting his Broadway debut in the revival of .
Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew are coming back to Grey’s Anatomy!
Japril fans, this one is for you! Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew are returning to “Grey’s Anatomy” to reprise their roles as Jackson Avery and April Kepner for the Season 18 finale, TheWrap confirms. The episode will air on May 26. We last saw Japril together during Season 17, when Williams departed the series after 12 years.
Kate Aurthur editorThe once-and-future “Grey’s Anatomy” super couple of Jackson and April — played by Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew — are set to appear on the finale of the medical drama’s 18th season on May 26, Variety has confirmed.Williams left “Grey’s Anatomy” last season, having played Jackson since the show’s sixth season. Drew, who’d departed the show in 2018, returned for a guest appearance in May 2021 to send Jackson off to his new life in Boston, where he was taking over his family’s foundation.
Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew are coming back to Grey’s Anatomy!