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Patrick Dempsey would definitely work with Ellen Pompeo again. The two previously starred together in "Grey's Anatomy." "I would love to work with her again," Dempsey said during an interview with Extra. Dempsey has a "couple ideas" for projects he'd like to do with Pompeo.

is gearing up for a new chapter, but season 19 is going to look dramatically different.With ABC's long-running medical drama nearing two decades on television and surpassing 400 episodes, there's bound to be changes in front behind the camera. As series star Ellen Pompeo formally steps back for the upcoming season, with plans to only appear in eight episodes (though she'll continue to narrate), favorites and franchise newcomers will be stepping into the spotlight.While significant changes are afoot at, the new season, which kicks off Oct.

Ellen Pompeo is making sure the new doctors scrubbing in at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital are greeted with love! On Monday, following the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, ET caught up with newcomers, Midori Francis and Niko Tehro, who dished on the sweet gift Pompeo presented to them when they arrived.  “Ellen has been amazing,” Francis told ET’s Matt Cohen at the Disney Emmys after-party. “She gave us the biggest, most warm welcome.

Ellen Pompeo is making her first comments since the announcement she would have a limited appearance in the upcoming season of Grey’s Anatomy.

Ellen Pompeo reunited with Patrick Dempsey Friday to kickoff D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center, and the  star was thrilled to finally see him in person, and his new hairdo!After the 52-year-old actress lent her hand and signature to commemorate her Disney Legend status, Pompeo spoke to ET's Will Marfuggi and opened up about scaling back her role as the iconic Meredith Grey on the hit ABC show.Pompeo's set to appear in only eight episodes for the upcoming 19th season of the medical drama, as she'll split time between that show while starring in and executive producing an eight-episode limited series, , for Hulu. But, Greyfans need not worry.

is being injected with new blood!Only ET exclusively premieres the new season 19 promo teasing the latest chapter in ABC's long-running medical drama. The video features Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) proudly marveling over the incoming class of interns at Grey Sloan's rejuvenated residency program, explaining why they all deserve to be walking the hospital's hallowed halls.In the 30-second teaser, Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) is also back to check out the new residents as they gear up for their first big test — dealing with numerous patients with severe brain injuries.

Kate Walsh will return for season 19 of in a recurring capacity, ET has confirmed. Walsh first stepped back into Addison's high heels last season when she appeared in three episodes. The actress will be walking the halls of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in the upcoming season, with her first appearance set for episode 3, as first reported.Walsh spoke with ET in October about stepping back into Addison's shoes nearly nine years after last playing the character.

When viewers first met Dr. Meredith Grey, she was one of the new crop of interns brought into what was then known as Seattle Grace Hospital.

Ellen Pompeo may be taking a backseat in season 19 of Grey's Anatomy, but she's making sure the new class of residents get a warm welcome at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.In a new teaser trailer for the upcoming season of ABC's medical drama, Pompeo's Meredith Grey introduces the latest crop of aspiring doctors — who normally would not have gotten the opportunity to be enrolled in a residency program -- into their new home. «Diamonds in the rough,» as Scott Speedman's Nick Marsh describes them.«Congratulations, you're here,» Meredith brings in the wide-eyed residents into the operating room, a callback to the series premiere when Richard Webber (James Pickens Jr.) does it. «You will save lives with this equipment… and you will end them.»The residents -- Blue (Harry Shum Jr.), Jules (Adelaide Kane), Simone (Alexis Floyd), Lucas (Niko Terho) and Mika (Midori Francis) — are the first test in Grey Sloan's new residency program, and they couldn't be different in personality, perspective and life experience.

Niko Terho, Adelaide Kane, Midori Francis, Harry Shum Jr., and Alexis Floyd were introduced as the latest surgical interns. The clip opens with Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) walking the interns into an operating room.“Congratulations.

Harry Shum Jr. finally made mom proud. The Crazy Rich Asians star joked to ET's Denny Directo that his latest gig, a recurring role as a medical resident on season 19 of meant he had achieved his parents' dream of him becoming a doctor.«I made my mom and dad really happy.

Backing his boss! Jesse Williams has heard the news that his former costar Ellen Pompeo is scaling back her role in season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy — and he thinks Dr. Meredith Grey has scrubbed in enough.

, the Grey's Anatomy star expressed that she would love it if the medical drama would continue to focus on social justice throughout the series, as opposed to covering important topics with individual Very Special Episodes."I think if I had any desire, honestly, it would be to be less sort of preachy in one episode about certain things," said, per . "It's like, we do one episode about, let's see … Asian hate crimes is one that we did this past season that was really moving.

Grey’s Anatomy does not shy away from tackling social issues, but star and executive producer Ellen Pompeo believes the long-running ABC medical drama should adjust the way it approaches those issues.

Calling for change at Grey Sloan Memorial. Grey’s Anatomy has been known for its willingness to tackle important social issues, but as the show gears up for season 19, Ellen Pompeo is ready to change up the execution.

Fans should not plan on seeing Dr. Meredith Grey scrubbing in as much each week anymore! Why is that? Ellen Pompeo reportedly will be scaling back on her appearances in the upcoming season of Grey’s Anatomy – like by a lot!

Stepping out from behind the stethoscope. Ellen Pompeo will star in and executive produce a new limited series for Hulu, marking her first significant role since landing Grey’s Anatomy in 2005.

Ellen Pompeo is stepping back from her "Grey's Anatomy" role. Pompeo, who stars as Meredith Grey in the ABC medical drama, will only appear in eight of the expected 22 episodes in season 19, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Ellen Pompeo is scaling back on her  role after landing a new project. ET has learned that the 52-year-old actress will continue her role as the iconic Meredith Grey on season 19 of the medical drama in a limited capacity, appearing on eight episodes of the upcoming season.Pompeo will continue as an executive producer for season 19, which will see a new crop of interns join the fray.

Ellen Pompeo is splitting her time between “Grey’s Anatomy” and other duties.

according to Deadline. She will only appear in eight episodes of the upcoming season.

The doctor is not in. Ellen Pompeo will take a reduced role on Grey’s Anatomy, reportedly only appearing in a handful of episodes as Dr. Meredith Grey in season 19.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterEllen Pompeo is set to star in a limited series inspired by real events that has been ordered at Hulu, Variety has learned.In the untitled show, a Midwestern couple adopts what they believe is an 8-year-old girl with a rare form of dwarfism. But as they begin to raise her alongside their three biological children, they slowly start to believe she may not be who she says she is. As they question her story, they’re confronted with hard questions of their own about the lengths they’re willing to go to defend themselves, falling into a battle that’s fought in the tabloids, the courtroom, and ultimately their marriage.Hulu has given the series an eight-episode order.

New docs on the block! Grey’s Anatomy will feature a few fresh faces when season 19 premieres this fall — and the residents all have very different backstories.

EJ Panaligan editorHarry Shum Jr. will join ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” for its upcoming 19th season, adding to a group of new characters played by recently cast actors Adelaide Kane, Alexis Floyd, Niko Terho and Midori Francis.Shum will play Daniel “Blue” Kwan, a character described as sharp-witted, impatient and brilliant.

Paging a doctor — any doctor! Grey’s Anatomy will return for season 19, but the hospital is seriously short-staffed after the spring finale revealed many docs resigned from Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

Grey's Anatomy and sister show Station 19 have confirmed their return dates on ABC. The network unveiled its slate of autumn air dates, with Ellen Pompeo's long-running medical drama set to premiere its 19th season on Thursday, October 6 at 9pm. It will be preceded by Station 19's sixth season premiere at 8pm, while new series Alaska Daily is set to follow later on at 10pm.

Spoiler alert: Don’t read if you haven’t seen the season 18 finale of “Grey’s Anatomy”.

Are Swifties about to have the best day? A new addition to Taylor Swift’s IMDb page has her fans thinking the 32-year-old songwriter will make a cameo on one of her favorite television shows, Grey’s Anatomy, but Us Weekly has learned the rumor is just one of their wildest dreams.

The show must go on! ET’s Cassie DiLaura spoke with Ellen Pompeo at “Grey’s Anatomy”‘s 400th episode red carpet earlier this month, where the actress, who stars as the show’s namesake, Dr. Meredith Grey, shared whether or not she can see the long-running ABC drama going on without her.

No more Meredith Grey? Ellen Pompeo hinted that her Grey’s Anatomy character may not always be on the show — and that’s OK with her.

Ellen Pompeo at 's 400th episode red carpet earlier this month, where the actress, who stars as the show's namesake, Dr. Meredith Grey, shared whether or not she can see the long-running ABC drama going on without her.«Shonda and I, I think — we'll see, we'll see,» Pompeo shared.

Wilson Chapman editorAfter almost 20 years of medical emergencies and juicy drama, “Grey’s Anatomy” is gearing up for its landmark 400th episode this May.Set to air on May 26, the 400th episode of the series will air as a two-part Season 18 finale. The episode’s plot remains unknown, but will feature the return appearance of cast members Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew, as the super couple Jackson and April (aka “Japril”).

Shonda Rhimes has several people she'd like to welcome back to. ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the 52-year-old producer at the grand opening of the Shonda Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) in Los Angeles, California, and she revealed the characters she'd like to see on the medical drama once more.ET's chat with Rhimes came after news broke that Kate Walsh is set to reprise her role as Dr. Addison Montgomery on an upcoming episode of .While Rhimes noted that she doesn't «run anymore» — that job is left to showrunner Krista Vernoff — the creator of the medical drama can't help but miss some of the show's dearly departed characters.«Some of them aren't alive anymore,» Rhimes said of the characters she'd like to see on again.

Country cuties! In addition to crooning successful country tracks, many of the genre’s beloved artists spend their time raising their faithful four-legged companions.

“Grey’s Anatomy” fans got to say goodbye to Dr. Cormac Hayes this week.