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Episode 6.02 - Casting Sides

2009-07-18T08:44:00.004+01:00

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Elevator Swap - Denny and George

2009-07-17T22:54:00.001+01:00

As I first scooped in this week's Ask Ausiello, T.R. Knight’s army-clad parting shot on Grey’s Anatomy almost didn't feature T.R. Knight. The haunting scene in the final moments of the show's season finale -- the one where George appears poised to escort Izzie to heaven via elevator -- was originally filmed with Jeffrey Dean Morgan's deceased Denny waiting for Katherine Heigl’s cancer-stricken MD. But an 11th hour epiphany by series creator Shonda Rhimes resulted in Denny getting the shaft.

"Something didn’t feel right," Rhimes recalls. "And then it hit me, 'My God, it's George! When the elevator opens, it should be George we see.'"

There was just one problem. Actually, there were two problems. Keep reading to see what they were and how they got resolved…

Thinking he was done for the season, Knight went ahead and shaved his head. As Rhimes explains, "[Director] Rob Corn calls me up and goes, 'What do we do?'" Considering George enlisted in the Army right before getting mowed down by that bus, the solution came to Rhimes in an instant. "I said, 'Put him in a military uniform!' It wasn't a big amazing plan I had."

The happy accident packed an emotional punch for viewers, Knight included. "It was brilliant of Shonda to put George in the dress blues," says the actor, who last month confirmed that he would not be returning to Grey’s next fall. "It was such a powerful image."

The whole thing is even more remarkable when you consider that Heigl was in Alabama shooting a film and not present for the reshoot. To ensure their expressions were in sync, Knight picked Heigl's brain over the phone before stepping in front of the cameras. "I was like, 'What did you do in that scene?'" he says with a laugh. "It’s nice when you’ve worked with someone for five years. There's a shorthand."

Heigl still had some concerns about whether the switcheroo could be pulled off. "Katey called me and was like, 'Are my expressions going to match his? Is it going to work?" Rhimes recounts. "And I was like, 'I promise you it's going to be perfect.'"

Source: EW

Episode 6.02 - Casting Call

2009-07-17T15:39:00.002+01:00

This episode will film between the 27th July and 8th August 2009. It currently does not have a title.

[ONCOLOGIST RESIDENT] Male, all ethnicities, mid to late 30s...ONE-DAY GUEST STAR

[JON] Male, all ethnicities, 30s, physically fit guy...CO-STAR

Source: SpoilerTV

Emmy Nominations

2009-07-17T00:05:00.004+01:00

Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Grey's Anatomy • ABC • ABC Studios
Sandra Oh as Dr. Christina Yang
Grey's Anatomy • ABC • ABC Studios
Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey

Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series
Grey's Anatomy • No Good At Saying Sorry (One More Chance) • ABC • ABC Studios
Sharon Lawrence as Robbie Stevens

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Miniseries, Movie Or A Special
Grey's Anatomy • Stand By Me • ABC • ABC Studios

Outstanding Makeup For A Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic)
Grey's Anatomy • Dream A Little Dream Of Me, Part 1 and Part 2 • ABC • ABC Studios.

For more nominations click here

New Site Design, New Features and Call for Recappers

2009-07-16T22:29:00.000+01:00

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Latest from Ausiello

2009-07-16T21:40:00.000+01:00

Question: Please give us something on Grey's. --Jay
Ausiello: The second problem involving T.R. Knight's head eventually became the solution. Okay, now I'm really, really done. Get the rest of the scoop in this week's EW!

Source: EW

Season 6 - First Day of Filming Set Pic

2009-07-16T06:30:00.002+01:00

Thanks to Merderlove for the heads up and Shondarhimes for the image

Latest from Ausiello

2009-07-16T06:11:00.001+01:00

Question: Any Grey's Anatomy scoop? --Laura
Ausiello: Yep, a pretty big one. More on that later.

Question: Got any more Grey's scoop? --Katie
Ausiello: Okay, you wore me down: Remember the haunting image of an army-clad George waiting outside the elevator for Izzie in the season finale? Well, it wasn't supposed to be George standing there. The scene was originally shot with Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Denny playing the role of Izzie's heavenly escort. But as Grey's boss Shonda Rhimes explains to me exclusively, "I received the first cut [of the finale] on a Friday and something didn't feel right. All weekend long something was bugging me. And then I woke up Monday morning and it hit me, 'My God, it's George! When the elevator opens, it should be George we see.'" There was just one problem. Actually, there were two problems. And to find out what they were and how they got resolved (apologies in advance) pick up the new issue of Entertainment Weekly, on sale Friday!

Question: How much longer do we have to wait for Grey's scoop?! --Carly
Ausiello: One of the two problems involved Katherine Heigl's location at the time of Shonda's epiphany. That's all you're getting. You have to pick up the mag for the rest.

Question: Anything on Grey's? --Nancy
Ausiello: The other problem involved what T.R. Knight did to his head after production wrapped. Now I'm really done.

Source: EW

Mitch Pileggi Returns for Season Premiere

2009-07-15T14:33:00.000+01:00

Grey's Anatomy has prescribed an encore for X-Files alum Mitch Pileggi.

Pileggi, who first guest-starred on the ABC drama toward the end of Season 3, will return for the two-hour Season 6 premiere, again playing hospital board chairman Larry Jennings, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

When Pileggi first appeared as Jennings, the Seattle Grace bigwig required medical attention after a trip to the Amazon left him with a carnivorous fish lodged in an unfortunate part of the anatomy.

For his encore, Pileggi's hospital mucky-muck will have official business to tend to. It perhaps relates to not one but two staff doctors, Izzie Stevens and George O'Malley, looking the Grim Reaper in the eye.

Grey's Anatomy's season premiere airs Thursday, Sept. 24, at 9 pm/ET.

Source: TV Guide

Casting News

2009-07-15T08:48:00.001+01:00

Martha Plimpton has been tapped for a multi-episode arc on ABC's "Grey's Anatomy."

Starting with the season premiere of "Grey's," Plimpton will appear as the mother of a young patient.

The upcoming sixth season of "Grey's" premieres Sept. 24.

Plimpton, who received a Tony nomination this year for "Pal Joey," is repped by Innovative and Impression.

On TV, she previously recurred on another medical drama, NBC's "ER."

Source: Hollywood Reporter

Latest from TV Guide

2009-07-15T08:13:00.002+01:00

Is there anything to report about the new season of Grey's Anatomy? — Jenny
MATT: I know there's been talk that Season 6 might pick up a few months after the nail-biting May finale, but sources tell me that's not the case. In fact, the Sept. 24 opener will find both Izzie and disfigured George still coding — and as anyone following the headlines can tell you, T.R. Knight isn't returning to the cast. Over the two-hour premiere, watch for the outcome of this traumatic scenario to weigh heavily on a lot of people — including at least one doctor whose reaction you may have taken for granted.

Source: TV Guide

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2009-07-11T13:23:00.000+01:00

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Latest from Ausiello

2009-07-10T11:53:00.002+01:00

Thanks to Maria for the heads up.

Question: Your frenemy reported that there will be a priest in the Grey's Anatomy premiere and that someone may be getting married. Care to comment? --Joel
Ausiello: Yes, there will be a priest, but no, he won't be marrying anyone off. His presence is needed for something far less celebratory. No further explanation should be necessary.

Source: EW

Episode 6.01 - Casting Sides

2009-07-08T08:38:00.004+01:00

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Exclusive - Episode 6.01 - Casting Call

2009-07-07T20:04:00.003+01:00

This episode shoots between the 15th and 27th July. Director: Ed Ornelas and Writer: Krista Vernoff

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[ANDY SMITH] Male, All Ethnicities, 18 year old that must look 15 years old, tall, middle class, patient in the hospital. GUEST STAR, 2 EPISODE ARC

[PAM SMITH] Female, All Ethnicities, mid 30s - mid 40s, likeable, middle class, mom of ANDY. GUEST STAR, 2 EPISODE ARC

[CLARA] Female, All Ethnicities, 19 year old, patient in the hospital that has been in an accident. Must be foreign with true accent and have working papers. GUEST STAR, 2 EPISODE ARC.

[JASMINE & JO] Female, All Ethnicities, 19 years old. Fit, happy, outdoorsy girls traveling through the states sptv050769. Must be foreign with true accent and have working papers. CO-STARS

[PRIEST] Male, Catholic priest, All Ethnicities, 60s. CO-STAR

Source: SpoilerTV

Latest from Kristin

2009-07-07T07:02:00.000+01:00

Amanda in Miami: Since Grey's Anatomy is dropping castmembers like flies, any chance Melissa George could return as Sadie Harris?
"I don't think so," Melissa tells us of a possible return engagement for Sadie on Grey's Anatomy. "I think she did so much damage that she needs to go." If Sadie's a no-go, hit the comments with who else you would want to see return in her place.

Grace: Has Grey's Anatomy figured out how they're going to work around Ellen Pompeo's maternity leave yet?
Erm. Grey's is such a hairy show to report on. We'll tell you this, and maybe you'll forgive us for taking the long way around. A source tells us that ABC didn't want Rachel Griffiths (who gave birth to her third child on June 21) to skip any episodes of Brothers & Sisters and that production was pushed back a week to accommodate her maternity leave. What does that mean for Grey's? Well, if ABC doesn't want a Griffiths-less B&S, you could assume (just assume) that they really wouldn't want a Pompeo-less Grey's Anatomy. Pompeo's due this fall though, so there would be no real way to push back production. Solution? Well, we're just spit-balling ideas here, because no one's confirming anything, but you could do what our source tells us is a possible scenario for dealing with Ellen Pompeo's maternity leave: When E.P. gets back from her baby break, shoot a bunch of Meredith Grey scenes in succession, and then have your editors work overtime to slot her scenes into the episodes that were shot/produced before her return, therefore giving the audience the full Meredith Grey experience with no gaps.

Cal in Orlando, Fla.: Is it true that Chandra Wilson will be directing an episode of Grey's Anatomy this season?
Yep, sources confirm that Chandra Wilson will be directing an episode of Grey's Anatomy this season, although we've actually heard that another actor was negotiating to direct an episode of Grey's Anatomy this season, as well as make a couple of other tweaks to his/her contract to allow him/her more creative and personal freedom.

Source: E!Online

Latest from Ausiello

2009-07-06T14:05:00.000+01:00

Grey's Anatomy resumes production in a little over two weeks, so that can only mean one thing: Time to get our season 6 scoop on!

The latest episode of Ausiello TV features news of a major (and thus-far unprecedented) promotion for an original female castmember.

Also in the new ATV:

• Exclusive scoop on Bones' season premiere.
• An Emmy preview courtesy of Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons.
• A role-reversing guest appearance from the awesome and legendary -- wait for it -- Neil Patrick Harris.

Source: EW

T.R. Knight Broadway

2009-06-30T03:10:00.002+01:00

I can now confirm what I first (strongly) hinted at two weeks ago: T.R. Knight is headed to the Great White Way!

The ex-Grey's Anatomy thesp, who earlier this month confirmed that he was leaving the ABC drama, has signed on to star in the upcoming Broadway revival of Lend Me a Tenor.

Knight will play the role of Max in the classic farce, which is being directed by Stanley Tucci and is scheduled to open in February 2010. Additional casting will be announced in the coming weeks.

Prior to Tenor, Knight will headline a production of Jason Robert Brown's Tony-winning Parade at Los Angeles' Mark Taper Forum.

Source: EW

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2009-06-27T11:13:00.000+01:00

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Spoilers from TV Guide

2009-06-24T14:06:00.000+01:00

Color me shocked that Katherine Heigl isn't leaving Grey's Anatomy. Is it possible we're being duped in some way? — Krista
MATT: I must say that the lack of fanfare surrounding ABC's confirmation of Heigl's status — especially when juxtaposed with the flurry of official statements regarding T.R. Knight's departure — made me raise one of my overgrown eyebrows. "Sure, she's staying... for just one more episode," I cynically hypothesized. But one of my best sources insists that this is not a case of clever semantics, and that Heigl's Izzie will have a significant presence in the fall.

Source: Matt Mitovich, TV Guide

Poll - Ellen Pompeo pregnancy

2009-06-24T03:46:00.003+01:00

T.R. Knight Statement on leaving Grey's Anatomy

2009-06-19T16:01:00.002+01:00

"Leaving Grey's Anatomy was not an easy decision for me to make. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to play this character and will miss my fellow cast and crew very much. I continue to wish them the very best, and wholeheartedly thank all of the fans who have supported me and the show with such passion and enthusiasm."

Series creator Shonda Rhimes just followed with her own statement:

“I think I speak for the entire Grey’s Anatomy family when I say we wish T.R. Knight the best in his future endeavors. He is an incredibly talented actor and a person whose strength of character is admired by all of us.”

Source: EW

Katherine Heigl Signs Contract for Grey's Anatomy Season Six

2009-06-19T01:49:00.002+01:00

The cast lineup for season six of Grey's Anatomy is becoming clearer by the day.

Following on Marc Malkin's report last month that star T.R. Knight is leaving the series, a source confirms that Katherine Heigl "will be back."

But what's the official word from the show bosses and Heigl's people?

Reps for the hit ABC series and for Katherine Heigl both declined to comment.

Source: EOnline

2 Big Casting Scoops

2009-06-17T20:52:00.003+01:00

2 Big Casting Items from EW

Story 1
Finally, some good news for poor, lovelorn Callie: Grey's Anatomy has officially promoted her on-screen leading lady, Jessica Capshaw, to a full-fledged series regular, sources confirm to me exclusively.

The news hardly comes as a surprise. Last month, series creator Shonda Rhimes all but signed off on Capshaw's promotion when I interviewed her after the finale. "I love Jessica Capshaw," she gushed. "And when I say love I mean love. She couldn't be a more wonderful person, and I feel like the chemistry Arizona and Callie have feels like the Meredith and Derek chemistry to me. I find them delightful to watch."

The ex-Practice star joined Grey's last February as a recurring love interest for Sara Ramirez's Callie. Her arrival came on the heels of the controversial dismissal of Brooke Smith as Callie's girlfriend Dr. Hahn.

What do you think? Happy Capshaw is sticking around? Are you as high on Callizona as Rhimes is? Or are you still holding out hope that Dr. Hahn will one day escape from Seattle Grace's parking lot? Sound off below!

Story 2
Fall's still months away, but one of last season's bigger Grey's Anatomy cliffhangers has already been resolved: Sources confirm to me exclusively that ABC has granted T.R. Knight's wish to be released from his contract. The official decision, I'm told, came down in the past few days, just as many of his castmates began receiving their formal pickup letters from the network.

What does this news mean for George? What will Knight do next? And what about Izzie? Find out after the jump...

The actor's exit closes yet another rocky chapter for the embattled primetime soap, one that opened with Isaiahgate and worsened when, amid rumors that Knight was clashing with series creator Shonda Rhimes, George O'Malley was backburnered. Finally, Knight grew so fed up with his character's lack of storyline that he asked if he could check out three years before his deal expired. After that, all indications were that he would be let go, although Rhimes didn't make a final decision until recently. (Contractually speaking, she had until June 30 to make up her mind.)

Last month, Rhimes told me that George's relatively light storyline this year was the result of the normal "ebbs and flows" of ensemble television. But she did acknowledge that he was intentionally written lighter during the last half of the season so that viewers wouldn't think it odd that he was absent from the season finale -- something that was necessary to preserve the episode's biggest twist: that George was actually a disfigured John Doe who had been hit by a bus. "I really wanted you to not notice that he wasn't there for most of this episode," she said. "I don't think anybody noticed because of the way we laid it out this season."

Knight's departure would seem to confirm that George doesn't survive, although fans have wondered whether Rhimes is planning to pull an Elizabeth Reaser (Jane Doe/Rebecca) and have him live, only to be replaced by another actor, thanks to plastic surgeon Sloane's handiwork. That's "hilarious, ridiculous," the boss has said. However, I've heard that she was interested in having Knight appear in next season's first three episodes, but a short-term deal could not be brokered.

What will Knight do now? Per an insider, the theatrically-trained thesp is in talks to start 2010 by headlining a Broadway revival of Lend Me a Tenor, the classic farce he recently did a reading of with Alfred Molina, Tony Shalhoub and Marian Seldes.

Reps for Knight and ABC declined to comment.

Now that the question of George's future seems to have been answered, another puzzler moves to the forefront: What's going to happen to Katherine Heigl's Izzie, whose life also hung in the balance in last May's capper? Stay tuned... In the meantime, proceed to the comments and weigh in on Knight's departure.

Source: EW

Exclusive: 'Grey's Anatomy' promotes Jessica Capshaw

2009-06-17T20:51:00.001+01:00

Finally, some good news for poor, lovelorn Callie: Grey's Anatomy has officially promoted her on-screen leading lady, Jessica Capshaw, to a full-fledged series regular, sources confirm to me exclusively.

The news hardly comes as a surprise. Last month, series creator Shonda Rhimes all but signed off on Capshaw's promotion when I interviewed her after the finale. "I love Jessica Capshaw," she gushed. "And when I say love I mean love. She couldn't be a more wonderful person, and I feel like the chemistry Arizona and Callie have feels like the Meredith and Derek chemistry to me. I find them delightful to watch."

The ex-Practice star joined Grey's last February as a recurring love interest for Sara Ramirez's Callie. Her arrival came on the heels of the controversial dismissal of Brooke Smith as Callie's girlfriend Dr. Hahn.

What do you think? Happy Capshaw is sticking around? Are you as high on Callizona as Rhimes is? Or are you still holding out hope that Dr. Hahn will one day escape from Seattle Grace's parking lot? Sound off below!

Source: EW