Summary
Grey’s Anatomystar Camilla Luddington pushed for one actor to remain on the show longer, believing he was the right guy for her character. Luddington has portrayed Jo Wilson since season 9, developing relationships with the likes of Alex Carev and Atticus Lincoln. But ahead ofGrey’s Anatomyseason 21,which premieres Thursday, September 26 at 10 PM ET on ABC,Luddington reveals that one of her favorite on-screen pairings did not last too long.
On a recent episode ofCall It What It Is, the podcast hosted by Luddington and fellowGrey’sactor Jessica Capshaw, the guest was Skylar Astin. Known for his roles in thePitch Perfectmovies andZoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Astin had a guest role during season 18 as Todd Eames. Luddington discussed wanting Todd to remain on the show, saying,in part: “This is the guy for Jo.”Read her full comment below:
“It was instant love for me. We just clicked instantly, and in fact, to be honest, I did try and beg the writers to just keep you. I’d be like, ’No, this is the guy for Jo.’”
Skylar Astin’s Grey’s Anatomy Role, Explained
The Romance Was Short-Lived.
The brief fling is more about adding to Jo’s character growth than it is about building a lasting pairing.
Astin appeared in four episodes ofGrey’s Anatomyseason 18 overall, making his first appearance as Todd in the episode “Put the Squeeze on Me.“He’s the brother of a patient, whom Jo asks out for drinks.They hit it off, and Todd even offers some advice to a conflicted Jo about her career, but the writers are quick to throw in some strange details.
Todd sings during his intimate moment, and overall, he moves way too fast for her liking. The character is all tooready to tell Jo that he loves her, and it’s clear that she doesn’t feel the same way. In theGrey’s Anatomyseason 18 finale, when he shows up with a toy bear as a gift, Jo decides to break things off with him. The fling is more about adding to Jo’s character growth than building a lasting pairing.
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Astin’s character isn’t killed off, though. Given that Jo is still on the medical soap, and Astin is available to make appearances after the cancellation of his CBS procedural dramedy,So Help Me Todd, he could conceivably be back toGrey’s Anatomyto make up for that awkward ending. Though it was brief, the scenes between the pair did get some traction.
Grey’s Anatomy
Cast
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.
