Executive producer Shonda Rhimes promised that there’s a specific episode that will tackle the relationship of Owen and Amelia set to air later this year and hopefully, it will answer all the questions.
Ellen Pompeo’s directorial debut
Meanwhile, after being the front and center of the medical drama for 13 years, Ellen Pompeo will finally make her directorial debut.
The 47-year-old actress is set to direct an episode of the ABC medical drama. As per Business Standard, Pompeo is set to direct an episode this February, with the episode set to air later in the season.
The actress follows the footsteps of her co-stars Kevin McKidd and Chandra Wilson, who plays Owen and Bailey, respectively, who have already directed multiple episodes of the drama.
McKidd is set to direct another episode that will focus on Jackson and April’s story arc. The episode is set to air sometime in March.
Recurring guest star Debbie Allen, who plays Catherine Avery, have also been a frequent director for some episodes.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the decision of Pompeo to helm an episode came as she established herself as an active developer for ABC Studios.
The actress has an overall deal with the studio for her Calamity Jane production company and has sold multiple projects to broadcast for cable networks.