Jesse Williams hasn’t been a full-time member of Gray’s Anatomy’s forged for a few seasons now, after he exited the present in 2021, however it’s no shock that taking part in Dr. Jackson Avery for 12 seasons has left an impression on followers of the medical drama. He continues to get acknowledged for the position when he’s out and about, however there appears to be a little bit of confusion generally, because the Your Place or Mine actor revealed an “odd” phenomenon he’s encountered with reference to his medical coaching (or lack thereof).
The actor joined the forged of Gray’s Anatomy in Season 6, and since leaving in Season 17 has returned as a visitor star in a few episodes and even directed one. Jesse Williams appeared on The Late Present with Stephen Colbert just lately, the place he revealed that not solely does he get acknowledged as Jackson, these round him generally appear to neglect that he’s not an actual physician — he simply performs one on TV! The actor stated:
It’s odd, and I’ve stated this earlier than, however I’ve been on a aircraft two completely different instances once they have stated, ‘Is there a health care provider on board? Any person wants it,’ they usually have a look at me. And I say, ’The one factor you recognize about me for positive is I’m not a health care provider.′ But nonetheless, it’s occurred on two completely different events.
Listening to somebody shout, “Is there a health care provider on the aircraft?” does sound like one thing that might undoubtedly occur on Gray’s Anatomy, so possibly when confronted with that scenario in actual life, individuals went with what they knew? What’s humorous is that it didn’t simply occur as soon as, however twice.
Now, it must be famous that Gray’s Anatomy goes by way of a number of hassle to ensure their depiction of the medical staff is as sensible as potential — even taking days to movie these huge surgical procedure scenes — so possibly it’s a testomony to their onerous work paying off, in addition to Jesse Williams’ appearing expertise. However nonetheless, 12 years of appearing like a surgeon doesn’t a surgeon make. You may take a look at his full Late Present interview beneath:
Not solely was Jesse Williams a fan favourite throughout his time on Gray’s (and, clearly, past), however he’s one half of the revered couple “Japril,” together with Sarah Drew’s April Kepner. Followers are nonetheless holding out hope that the duo will lead their very own sequence in the future (and with Ellen Pompeo’s impending exit, now can be the excellent time for a Boston spinoff).
Whereas Jesse Williams was featured in a single episode of Season 19 to date, Sarah Drew has not been again for the reason that Season 18 finale confirmed that Japril had rekindled their romance. It’s unknown if she’ll make an look on the again half of the present season, however Krista Vernoff has promised some “pleasant surprises” to shut out her last season as showrunner, so it’s undoubtedly a chance.
Whereas we look forward to Gray’s Anatomy to return Thursday, February 23, at 9 p.m. ET on ABC, you may catch Jesse Williams on the brand new romantic comedy Your Place or Mine, which is obtainable for streaming with a Netflix subscription.
