Grey’s Anatomy‘s Kim Raver he got another chance to direct an episode of the hit ABC series, with everything Ellen Pompeo i Scott SpeedmanThe return to a surprise cliffhanger.
“I love it. I feel so lucky to have the amazing Debbie Allen as a mentor and every time I direct another episode, I learn more,” Raver, 56, who plays Teddy, exclusively said. Us Weekly ahead of its final episode, which airs on Thursday, January 22. “I have an amazing team and this cast is amazing.”
The episode, titled “Fortunate Son,” follows Richard (James Pickens Jr.) as he “continues to navigate his health.” Meanwhile, Meredith (Pompeo) and Nick (Speedman) they are visited by Nick’s Boston’s estranged sister.
“I got to really dive into (the three main characters in this episode) and then the interns. Especially with James Pickens Jr.), he’s publicly revealed that he’s dealt with prostate cancer. This story follows Richard — he’s vulnerable and he tells this story. The audience is going to be fascinated and excited,” Raver teased. “And there’s also a cliffhanger. I think it’s going to be really amazing because it’s great. We love a cliffhanger.”
Raver continued, “Ellen is amazing and she and Scott — their chemistry and their story is great. The audience is going to be really caught up in their story as well. I love being able to go every day and be able to tell these stories from a director’s point of view.”
the actress expressed gratitude for the opportunity after being on the show since season 6.
“Every story leaves us with those quintessential Grey’s Anatomy vibes where you cry, you laugh, and the residents are so good. There’s a lot of shenanigans with them. It’s a very exciting episode,” he continued. “I feel like every time I direct a new episode of Grey’s, there’s more (I learn) because there’s a different format or a different way to shoot it.”
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Raver reflected on the learning curve, adding, “But I think maybe my confidence in how I want to tell that story and where I want to put the cameras (has improved). TV moves so fast, so I feel like the more I do it, the more comfortable I get with the speed you need to move through it. I’m getting more and more comfortable with the craft of it, which makes me really enjoy it.”
Raver also scoffed what Grey’s Anatomy fans can wait of the rest of season 22. “A couple of scripts came in (recently) and I was like, ‘Oh my God.’ It gets messy and it’s so Grey’s Anatomy. I just love it so much,” she teased.
She concluded: “We’re all reading what’s going on (during a table read) and I’m loving it. Some of us are in scrubs, some of us are in our street clothes. Then when we find out the information, it’s a shock and a surprise to all of us. We’re also like the audience, and then we look at each other like, ‘This is really happening.’
Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC on Thursday, January 8 at 10pm ET and airs the following day on Hulu.