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Grey’s Anatomy’s milestoneseason 20just got even more exciting. The long-running ABC medical drama is bringing back a few familiar faces — and introducing a few new characters — when it returns next month.
Jessica Capshawis returning as a guest star to reprise her role as the beloved pediatric surgeon Dr. Arizona Robbins.
The character was last seen in 2018 at the end of season 14 when she moved to New York City to be with her ex-wife, Dr. Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez), and their daughter Sofia.
Capshaw’s seemingly sudden exit, which coincided withSarah Drew’s, confused fans and came withlittle explanation.
“For the past 10 years, I have had the rare privilege of not only playing Arizona Robbins, but also being madly in love with playing her. Arizona Robbins is kind, intelligent, funny, insightful, bold, playful, fierce and really good at her job,” Capshawtweetedin March 2018. “She was one of the first members of the LGBTQ community to be represented in a series regular role on network television. Her impact on the world is permanent and forever.”
And now, six years later, she’ll live on at Grey Sloan!
Alex Landi, Grey’s Anatomy.John Fleenor/ABC via Getty
John Fleenor/ABC via Getty
The hospital is also welcoming backAlex Landias Dr. Nico Kim.
Natalie Morales at the 33rd Annual Environmental Media Association (EMA) Awards Gala.MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty
MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty
Among the new faces checking into the Seattle hospital isNatalie Morales, who will play pediatric surgeon Monica Beltran.
According to the network, Monica’s “pragmatism and level-headedness have made her one of the best in her field. Her willingness to push boundaries can be admirable and aggravating, but it’s always aimed at providing top-quality care to her patients.”
Freddy Miyaresalso joins the cast in a recurring role as Dorian, “an intelligent, warm and likable patient who is involved in a serious accident and is struggling with his future.”
Despite having a going away party in season 19, Dr. Meredith Grey herself (Ellen Pompeo) is returning in season 20, though, for the first time, not as a series regular. That said, Pompeo remains an executive producer on the series and will continue to provide the opening and closing voiceover for each episode.
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Grey’s Anatomyseason 20 premieres March 14 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
source: people.com
