Yahoo News Grey's Anatomy boss teases more "steamy scenes" amid big show change
Grey's Anatomy boss Meg Marinis has teased that the show might include more "steamy scenes" as it sees a big change for season 21.
The latest run of episodes is airing in the US on ABC in a 10pm slot, which is a first for the series. This later timeslot means that there is potential to get away with a bit more risqué content, but Marinis states that they aren't going to go overboard just because they can.
"This is our first year at 10 pm," she told The Hollywood Reporter. "I mean, I'll push whatever boundaries they'll let me push. But I'll say, the show will still be the show.
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"If we can get a few more risqué subject matters or steamy scenes, we'll do it. But I won't do it just for the sake of a time slot. We're Grey's Anatomy, people will find us wherever we are."
Another change from the previous season is that Meredith Grey actor Ellen Pompeo is more committed to the show, having been confirmed to appear on-screen in at least seven episodes.
When asked if there was the chance that Pompeo could appear in further episodes, Marinis replied: "I don't think we have a confirmed number right now, and we don't typically do it all in one run.
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"But I will say, her story does continue at the beginning of this season. With Ellen, we're an open-door policy. When we can have Ellen on set and in the episodes, we love to have her.
"She's always present in the show, even if she's not in it in it. She has voiceover still, and we talk about her character all the time. She and I have a great relationship and work really well with one another."
Grey's Anatomy season 21 airs on Thursday nights at 10pm ET on ABC in the US. Previous seasons are streaming on Disney+ in the UK.
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