ABC Orders "Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off about Firefighters
by Megan Vick
May 16, 2017


ABC announced on Tuesday that it has ordered a "Grey's Anatomy" spin-off straight to series that will focus on the working and personal lives of firefighters.

It is expected to debut during the 2017-18 season.



"No one can interweave the jeopardy firefighters face in the line of duty with the drama in their personal lives quite like Shonda, and Grey's signature Seattle setting is the perfect backdrop for this exciting spin-off," said ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey during the network's Upfronts presentation in New York City.

"Grey's" showrunner Stacy McKee will run the new series with Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers signed on to executive produce with her.





The official log line for the series reads:

Set in a Seattle firehouse, the latest series from Shondaland follows a group of heroic firefighters. From the captain to the newest recruit, we follow these brave men and women as they risk their lives and their hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock.

http://www.tvguide.com/news/abc-greys-anatomy-spin-off-firefighters/

It worked for Chicago Fire, and all it's spin-offs. It will be interesting to see who the cast will be for the new show and if they'll name it Seattle Fire or go with something else.

"Grey's" Spin-off News
by Saura Jade
July 17, 2017


The untitled "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off has nabbed Emmy-winning director Paris Barclay to serve as producing director and executive producer.

The upcoming Shondaland series focuses on Seattle firefighters and will initially air as a backdoor pilot during "Grey’s" 14th Season this fall on ABC.

http://tvline.com/2017/07/17/designated-survivor-season-2-ben-lawson-mi6-agent/

Jaina Lee Ortiz To Star in ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off
by Nellie Andreeva
July 26, 2017


Coming off a two-season stint as the female lead of Fox’s crime drama series "Rosewood", Jaina Lee Ortiz has been tapped for a starring role — believed to be a female lead — in ABC’s upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off series.

The 10-episode drama, which follows a group of heroic firefighters, hails from "Grey’s Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland.



Set in a Seattle firehouse, the spin-off, slated for a midseason launch, is being written by "Grey’s" executive producer/co-showrunner Stacy McKee. From the captain to the newest recruit, the show revolves around the brave men and women who risk their lives and their hearts both in the line of duty and off the clock.

The lead characters are expected to be introduced in an episode of "Grey‘s Anatomy" this fall before the offshoot series launches mid-season.

http://deadline.com/2017/07/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jaina-lee-ortiz-cast-the-lead-abc-1202136085/

I remember something like this recently. It wasn't good. Hope this will be better.

"Grey's Anatomy" Actor Jason George Joins Firefighter Spin-off
by Nellie Andreeva
September 12, 2017


"Grey’s Anatomy" series regular Jason George has been tapped to co-star opposite Jaina Lee Ortiz in the firefighter spin-off series, the network has confirmed.

He will start on the new season of "Grey's" before transitioning into the offshoot.



The 10-episode drama, which follows a group of heroic firefighters, hails from "Grey’s Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland.

Set in a Seattle firehouse, the spinoff, slated for a midseason launch, is being written by "Grey’s" executive producer/co-showrunner Stacy McKee.

http://deadline.com/2017/09/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jason-george-cast-to-firefighter-series-1202167910/

Grey Damon, Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre & Barrett Doss Cast in "Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off
by Nellie Andreeva
Oct. 6, 2017


Grey Damon (Aquarius), Hamilton’s Okieriete Onaodowan, Danielle Savre (Too Close To Home), and Barrett Doss (Marvel’s Iron Fist) have been cast as series regulars in the upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" firefighter spin-off opposite Jaina Lee Ortiz and the mothership series’ Jason George.

The 10-episode drama, which follows a group of heroic firefighters, hails from "Grey’s Anatomy" creator Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland.



Start of production on the spin-off was pushed back a week or so to finish casting. The lead characters are expected to be introduced in an episode of "Grey‘s Anatomy" this fall before the offshoot series launches midseason.

The four new cast additions will be playing firefighters.

http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-grey-damon-okieriete-onaodowan-danielle-savre-barrett-doss-cast-shondaland-series-1202183494/

"The Catch’s" Jay Hayden Cast in "Grey's Anatomy" Firefighter Spin-off
by Nellie Andreeva
Oct. 6, 2017


A former resident of Shondaland is checking back in. Jay Hayden, who co-starred in the company’s ABC caper drama "The Catch", has been cast as a series regular in the upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" firefighter spin-off.

He will play a firefighter named Travis.

http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-jay-hayden-cast-shondaland-series-the-catch-alum-1202183849/

"Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off Casts "Medium" Alum Miguel Sandoval as Captain
by Natalie Abrams
Oct. 11, 2017


"Medium" alum Miguel Sandoval has joined the cast of the "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off, EW has confirmed.

He will play Captain Pruitt.

http://ew.com/tv/2017/10/11/greys-anatomy-spinoff-miguel-sandoval/

Alberto Frezza Joins "Grey's Anatomy" Firefighter Spin-off
by Nellie Andreeva
Oct. 25, 2017


"Dead of Summer" star Alberto Frezza has landed the last open series regular role in the upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off.

He will play Ryan, a police officer.

http://deadline.com/2017/10/greys-anatomy-spinoff-alberto-frezza-cast-shondaland-series-abc-1202194701/

"Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off Gets Premiere Date (Yet Still has no Title)
by James Hibberd
Jan. 8, 2018


ABC’s spin-off of "Grey’s Anatomy" now has a premiere date. The firefighter-based show will have a two-hour premiere at 8pm on Thursday, March 22, and then will shift to its regular 9pm slot.

ABC executives admitted to reporters on Monday they’ve been a bit flummoxed figuring out the show's title — and one reason is NBC’s fire-fighter ensemble "Chicago Fire".

“The truth of the matter is coming up with a title is one of the most challenging things we do,” ABC president Channing Dungey said. “We’ve gone through a number of different options and ideas. We want to make sure what we stick on it is the perfect piece.”





She noted that because it’s unofficially called the “Grey’s Anatomy spin-off,” it makes it a little easier to wait until the last minute since that description alone has name recognition.

One reporter asked if "Chicago Fire" was the reason Shondaland’s latest drama wasn’t called "Seattle Fire" and Dungey confirmed that was indeed correct. “That would be the main reason we’re not going to call it Seattle Fire,” she said.





This all should be figured out soon, she added.

“We would like to know in the next couple weeks,” Dungey said. “We have a few final ideas that we’re rolling around.”

http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/08/chicago-fire-greys-anatomy-spinoff/

Why ABC hasn’t come up with a title for its Grey’s Anatomy firefighters spinoff (http://www.adweek.com/tv-video/abc-explains-why-it-still-hasnt-settled-on-a-name-for-its-greys-anatomy-spinoff/)
“Coming up with a title is one of the most challenging things we do,” ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey said at the TV press tour, pointing out that Grey’s Anatomy’s name was settled on “right before air.” Dungey said she didn’t want to announce a name today, then change it in a few weeks.

ALSO:

Southern California Wildfires affected the firefighters’ spinoff, as the show’s technical advisors were busy fighting fires (https://www.thewrap.com/california-wildfires-greys-anatomy-spinoff-firefighter)
Firefighter spinoff brings gender equality to firefighting (http://deadline.com/2018/01/greys-anatomy-spin-off-gender-equality-firefighting-1202238774/)
Could more Grey’s spinoffs happen at ABC? (http://www.eonline.com/news/904790/could-more-grey-s-anatomy-spinoffs-happen-at-abc)

"Grey's Anatomy" Firefighter Spin-off Gets Title: "Station 19"
by Denise Petski
Jan 25, 2018


We finally have a title for the upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off. The show, which revolves around firefighters, will be called "Station 19".

As previously announced, the spin-off will debut with a two-hour premiere at 9 PM Thursday, March 22 and moves to its regular time slot on Thursday, March 29 as part of the TGIT lineup at 9|8 CT.

http://deadline.com/2018/01/greys-anatomy-spinoff-title-1202269247/

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Brett Tucker Set To Recur on ABC’s "Grey’s Anatomy" Spin-off "Station 19"
by Denise Petski
March 2, 2018


"Mistresses" alum Brett Tucker is set for a multi-episode arc on "Station 19", ABC’s upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off.

Tucker will play Ripley. No further character info was revealed.

http://deadline.com/2018/03/station-19-brett-tucker-recur-abc-greys-anatomy-spinoff-1202308609/

Marla Gibbs Set for Recurring Role on "Grey's Anatomy" Spin-off "Station 19"
by Patrick Hipes
March 6, 2018


Marla Gibbs will have a multi-episode arc on "Station 19", ABC’s upcoming "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off that premieres March 22 at 9 PM with a special two-hour episode.

As per usual for Shondaland series, her character details are under wraps.

http://deadline.com/2018/03/marla-gibbs-station-19-casting-abc-greys-anatomy-spinoff-1202312230/

"Station 19" Adds Brenda Song for Multi-Episode Arc
by Natalie Abrams
March 9, 2018


Brenda Song has booked a multi-episode arc on "Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off "Station 19", EW has learned exclusively.

Details on Song’s role are being kept under wraps, but we’ll first meet her character in the second half of the show’s two-hour premiere on Thursday, March 22.

http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/09/station-19-brenda-song/

Jason George defends Grey's Anatomy cast shakeup: "You gotta make change, otherwise the show’s gonna get boring" (http://people.com/tv/jason-george-greys-anatomy-cast-shake-up/)
The Station 19 star, who's leaving Grey's, says of the exits of Sarah Drew and Jessica Capshaw: “You know, these people are our friends that we check out every week (and) you want your friends to be happy and to be in good relationships and healthy relationships, but happy, healthy relationships are boring TV, ultimately."

"Station 19" Renewed for Season 2 at ABC
by Denise Petski
May 11, 2018


"Grey’s Anatomy" spin-off "Station 19" has been renewed for a second season at ABC.

The series was not an out-of-the-gate hit for the network but has done respectably well ratings wise, averaging a 1.08 in the key 18-49 demo and 5.4 million viewers.

http://deadline.com/2018/05/station-19-renewed-season-2-abc-1202379875/