Grey’s Anatomyhas cast a new star for season 21. The long-running medical series began airing in 2005 and has since completed 20 seasons.Grey’s Anatomyseason 21commenced last month andis currently airing episodes weekly on Thursdays on ABC. The series features a leading cast including Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Justin Chambers, Kevin McKidd, Jesse Williams, Camilla Luddington, and Patrick Dempsey.
PerDeadline,Grey’s Anatomyseason 21 is adding Sophia Bush to the cast. Bush is set to play Dr. Cass Beckman, who is described as “an amiable, fun and a little messy around the edges trauma surgeon at Seattle Presbyterian whose husband David Beckman is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Grey Sloan.” She will debut as Beckman on November 7, for the sixth episode ofseason 21. It is yet unclear whether David Beckman has been cast, but his roleis said to be smaller.
What Bush’s Casting Means For Grey’s Anatomy Season 21
Grey’s AnatomyCould See A Rating Boost
Known for her role inChicago P.D., another major network television series, she is a well-known TV actor. Bush has quite a rich history on television that goes far back toOne Tree Hill, where she portrayed Brooke Davis. However, it is not her first time portraying a physician on television,having not long ago led the medical dramaGood Sam. However, the series was canceled after just one season due to low ratings. Nevertheless, her casting inGrey’s Anatomymarks her return to the medical genre.
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Once Bush joins thecast ofGrey’s Anatomy, it will be interesting to see how the show’s ratings are affected.Grey’s Anatomyis releasing in a busy fall, with other major network shows including9-1-1,9-1-1: Lone Star, andFire Countryall having concurrent active seasons. With such a stacked lineup, procedural series likeGrey’s Anatomyneed something to help them stand out. Bush’s casting may be the push season 21 needs to maintain audience interest.
Why Bush Is A Good Choice For Grey’s Anatomy
Bush Has Past Experience In The Genre
With all the pushGrey’s Anatomyhas been making lately to focus on a broader set of characters, I think Bush might step in to become a more significant lead. However, it’s unclear if she will continue the role in a greater capacity into season 22. Nevertheless, with the actor’s vast experience, I couldn’t imagine a better person to take on the Cass Beckman role.
The next episode ofGrey’s Anatomyairs on Thursday, October 17 at 10 pm EST.
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Grey’s Anatomy is a medical drama series revolving around surgical interns, residents, and attendings at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. The show features the professional and personal lives of these medical professionals, led initially by Dr. Meredith Grey, played by Ellen Pompeo. Created by Shonda Rhimes, the series highlights the complexities of medical cases while delving into the interpersonal relationships among the hospital staff.
