Ellen Pompeo has a habit of bashing Grey’s Anatomy, the show that has made her a household name and wealthy. And it sounds like she did it again. The actress sat down with People to talk about her new limited series, but they still talked about her old one.
Although we do not hear the interviewer’s question, it seems like they asked her what is the best thing about being part of the medical drama. “Well, the best thing is the financial security, if I’m being very honest. It’s been really lucrative. And I think financial security is not something that every actress has afforded, so I’m very grateful for that.” Then she added, “The hardest thing is just the repetitive nature of doing the same thing over and over. You know, there’s a familiarity with Grey’s that people love. So, we can’t change it too much. I mean, I would love to change it so much. I’m always like, ‘Let’s do this, and let’s do that!’ and they’re like, ‘Shut up, Ellen, we’re not doing that.'”
It is amazing to me that someone can sound like they hate doing their job and yet stay at it for 20 years. And the fact that they keep paying her millions and keeping her there after all of the negative things she has said still surprises me. And yet, so many more talented people were let go for Grey’s over the decades. I will never understand it.
However, I have to admit not everything she said was negative. She loves that the series has influenced people to become surgeons. “It is what has kept me as part of the show for so long. It really does touch people in a way that not many people get the opportunity to touch people the way that show has, for the better.”
And do you think it would be for the better if they finally do to Meredith Grey what they did to her parents, husband, sister, friends, and so on…
Although, I wonder how much longer Grey’s will go on since Ryan Murphy is ABC’s new darling.
I bet that when Ellen Pompeo left Grey’s Anatomy, she thought that she would be in high demand. However, the only thing I have seen her in is the ABC medical soap.
Well, she is coming back to the series for at least seven of the eighteen episodes this season, according to Deadline.
So, while Jake Borelli and Midori Francis will not be back, and others saw their episode order count cut, they are bringing the overpriced actress back.
Let’s be honest. No one missed her, especially the people that work on the budget for the show.
Yesterday was the season 20 finale of Grey’s Anatomy. To celebrate the end of another great season, Chris Carmack got his castmates together to sing I’m Just Ken from Barbie.
And it was spectacular. So much so that I think it is time the medical drama does another musical episode.
Grey’s Anatomy is going into its record-breaking 21st season, making it the longest-running medical drama. So, you would think it would be rolling in dough? It isn’t. Because of that, the large cast is going to have to get smaller.
On Monday, we found out that Jake Borelli, who has played Levi Schmitt for seven years, will depart the series after a few more episodes.
Today, we found out he is not alone. Midori Francis is leaving the show after just two seasons.
Deadline says that, like Borelli, she is in negotiations to return for a few episodes to wrap up her character’s storyline.
I don’t think the cuts are done. So expect to see at least one more doctor to say goodbye to Grey Sloan.
Who do you think will/want to be next?
Oh, I think I know a way the show could get a lot of money. They could part ways with Ellen Pompeo because I think her salary could save a lot of people’s jobs.
Grey’s Anatomy is coming back in the Fall for its 21st season, but at least one doctor won’t be around for the season finale.
Jake Borelli will be checking out after seven years. However, he will most likely appear in several episodes to wrap up Levi Schmitt’s storyline.
While he is officially leaving, Deadline is reporting that the large cast will most likely see a reduction in their episode counts. This is a tactic the networks use to save money. And with Grey’s getting older and their ratings down, they don’t have the budget they used to have. So I wouldn’t be surprised if a few more actors will be departing the series in the near future.
Who would you like to see stay, and who would you like to see say goodbye?
