Sophia Bush shares the first look at her new character inGrey’s Anatomyseason 21. The One Tree Hill and Chicago PD alum was announced to be joining ABC’s long-running medical drama in its current year. Some pertinent details about Bush’sGrey’s Anatomyseason 21 characterhave been revealed, including her name: Dr. Cass Beckman. Described as"amiable, fun, and a little messy around the edges,“she isa trauma surgeon at Seattle Presbyterian. Meanwhile, her husband, Dr. David Beckman is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Grey Sloan. The character will debut on November 27.
On the heels of this announcement,Bushtook to her official TikTok account to share thefirst look atGrey’s Anatomyseason 21’s Cass Beckman. The video is taken from Bush’s trailer for the production ofGrey’s Anatomyseason 21. She opens the clip with a casual look, but she transitions to revealing her all dressed up in scrubs. Sadly, she doesn’t offer any more information about what to expect from Cass Beckman, but it’s a fun treat for anyone who is a fan of her or the medical drama nonetheless.
What Bush’s New Character Means For Grey’s Anatomy Season 21
Bush’s Cass Will Be Tied To Grey Sloan Via Her Husband
It’s no secret that Grey Sloan is going on some sort of transition after the events of theGrey’s Anatomyseason 20 finale. Several personal storylines are unfolding, including Catherine’s secret health status, which is likely the overarching narrative of the year. That said, there are also some impending departures. Bringing in a name star like Bush, even for just a recurring role, is interesting, considering the upcoming cast shake-up. It’s worth wondering how long her story will run, although, based on the reports, it does seem like she isn’t going to be a regular in the medical drama.
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Ultimately, the decision to bring someone like Bush may be a ploy to draw more eyes to the project. Just before season 21 premiered,Grey’s Anatomylost its long-time, primetime 9 pm ET timeslotand was instead pushed back to 10 pm. Ryan Murphy’sDr. Odysseytook over the scheduling block. It’s also worth noting that the series has expanded Ellen Pompeo’s role as Meredith, and has even seen the return of Jesse Williams' Jackson Avery.
Our Take On Bush’s Return To The Procedural Format Via Grey’s Anatomy
Bush Is Back Sporting Scrubs After Good Sam
It has been seven years sinceBush leftChicago PDas Lindsey Erin, one of the original characters of the One Chicago procedural. She took a break from spearheading a network TV show for several years until she landed thelead role in CBS' medical drama from 2022,Good Sam. Sadly, the project was canceled after just one season. This is why seeing her playing a doctor inGrey’s Anatomyseason 21 is quite exciting. It’s worth wondering, however, whether this new recurring role affects Bush’sOne Tree Hillrevival, which will see her return as Brooke Davis.
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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.
