Krista Vernoff
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Boss Krista Vernoff Reveals the Challenges of Creating a New Intern Class
After almost two decades of healing wounds, both physical and romantic, the staff of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital is still going strong. Despite the onscreen departure of series star Ellen Pompeo, Grey’s Anatomy has already been picked up for its 20th season, meaning fans had plenty to celebrate at the show’s PaleyFest panel, held at […]
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Kelly McCreary Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’
Grey’s Anatomy is saying goodbye to another one of its own. Kelly McCreary, who has played beloved doctor Maggie Pierce, the half-sister to Ellen Pompeo’s Meredith Grey, for nine seasons, is departing the hit ABC medical drama. Her farewell episode as a series regular will air April 13. “After nine seasons, I am saying goodbye […]
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‘Shrinking’ Creators on Harrison Ford, Therapy and ‘The Muppets’
Welcome to the 199th episode of TV’s Top 5, The Hollywood Reporter’s TV podcast. Every week, hosts Lesley Goldberg (West Coast TV editor) and Daniel Fienberg (chief TV critic) break down the latest TV news with context from the business and critical sides, welcome showrunners, executives and other guests, and provide a critical guide of what to watch (or skip, as […]
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Krista Vernoff Checks Out as Showrunner of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Station 19’
Krista Vernoff is checking out of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and its spinoff, Station 19. The showrunner will exit at the end of the medical drama’s current 19th season and conclusion of the firefighter spinoff’s seventh season. There is no word on a new showrunner for both Shonda Rhimes-produced shows as ABC has yet to renew […]
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Krista Vernoff, Octavia Spencer Set ‘First Lie Wins’ at Hulu (Exclusive)
Krista Vernoff is branching out to streaming. The Grey’s Anatomy showrunner is teaming with Octavia Spencer to adapt Ashley Elston’s forthcoming novel First Lie Wins for Hulu. The drama, which landed at Hulu and ABC Signature following a bidding war, is currently in development at the streamer. First Lie Wins is described as a twisty […]
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Renewed for Season 19 at ABC
Grey’s Anatomy is checking back in for the 2022-23 broadcast season. ABC has handed out an early season 19 renewal for the Shonda Rhimes-created medical drama after reaching a new deal with leading lady Ellen Pompeo to return. Pompeo joins fellow original stars Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. in coming back for season 19. […]
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‘Station 19’: Why 25 Names Appear at the End of Powerful George Floyd Episode
Showrunner Krista Vernoff and her director of diversity open up about the messy process of putting together the timely hour.
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‘Rebel’: TV Review
Katey Sagal plays an anti-corporate crusader in this ABC drama based on the life of Erin Brockovich and co-starring Andy Garcia and John Corbett.
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Krista Vernoff on Overcoming Her Past, Overhauling ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and (Finally) Emerging From Shonda’s Shadow
The ABC showrunner has had an enviable resume (including as Rhimes' top lieutenant) and a gripping backstory, but for 20 years she struggled to get her own show made — until 'Rebel.'
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Krista Vernoff Inks Rich New ABC Signature Overall Deal
The 'Grey's Anatomy,' 'Station 19' and 'Rebel' boss will continue to oversee all three shows while also developing new projects for Disney.
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Why ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Just Killed Off One of Its Beloved Doctors
[Spoiler's] departure marks only the fifth time (and first since Patrick Dempsey) that the ABC medical drama has said farewell to a series regular via character death.
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‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Boss Approaching Season 17 Ender as Potential Series Finale
"I'm planning a season and a finale that could function as either a season finale or a series finale," showrunner Krista Vernoff tells The Hollywood Reporter.
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