ABC to Pilot 'Grey's Anatomy' Spin-Off

[Brian Damage]

NEW YORK - Walt Disney Co.'s television network ABC has decided to pursue a spin-off of its popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

It will star Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, the sexy neonatal surgeon played by Kate Walsh, the paper said.

A two-hour pilot of the show, which could add millions in additional advertising revenue, is likely to air in May, the paper said.

An ABC spokeswoman could not immediately be reached for comment.

[Kristen]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

NEW YORK - Walt Disney Co.'s television network ABC has decided to pursue a spin-off of its popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

It will star Dr. Addison Montgomery-Shepherd, the sexy neonatal surgeon played by Kate Walsh, the paper said.

A two-hour pilot of the show, which could add millions in additional advertising revenue, is likely to air in May, the paper said.

An ABC spokeswoman could not immediately be reached for comment.

Does this mean no more Addison on GA?! Nooo! She's one of my fave characters.

BTW, why isn't this board more active?! With everything that's going on at Seattle Grace, you'd think there'd be more posts around here!

[Brent88]

and then there's this... they are moving quickly! But I guess they have to to air it in May...

Feb 22, 2007

Taye Diggs has been tapped to star opposite Kate Walsh in ABC's potential spinoff from hit medical drama "Grey's Anatomy."

Additionally, "Grey" producer ABC TV Studio has extended for two more years its overall deal with O'Taye Prods., Diggs' production company with his longtime manager, Abe Hoch.

The potential spinoff will test the waters as a back-door pilot, an expanded two-hour episode of "Grey" slated to air in May. It will center on neonatal surgeon Addison Shepherd (Walsh), a character that has enjoyed a strong following from fans since she was introduced at the end of the hot surgical drama's first season.

It is understood that the back-door pilot episode will feature Shepherd on the verge of leaving Seattle Grace, a scenario that will be triggered if ABC goes with the spinoff for next season. There were no details on the character Diggs will play.

"Grey" creator/executive producer Shonda Rhimes is writing the episode and is expected to shepherd the potential series. Meanwhile, Rhimes' other pilot for ABC and ABC TV Studio, about female journalists, has been pushed to a summer production start.
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Diggs' casting in the "Grey" spinoff stems from a new talent holding deal he recently inked with ABC TV Studio.

Diggs has a long-standing relationship with the studio. He toplined two drama series for them, "Kevin Hill" for UPN and "Day Break" for ABC. He also served as a producer on both, along with Hoch.

O'Taye Prods.' new two-year deal with ABC TV Studio is set to kick in in June when the company's current pact with the studio expires. Through its relationship with ABC TV Studio, O'Taye Prods. is working on several projects.

"Ph.D.," a drama from writer M. Scott Veach described as " 'CSI' in college," has been set up at ABC Family.

Additionally, the company has inked a blind script commitment with writer John Ridley ("Three Kings") and is developing "Holmes," a detective drama with a twist from writer Adrian Fulle.

Diggs also is repped by Endeavor and attorney Ken Weinrib.

[PrettyinPink55]

This sounds awsome!!! I love Addison and I love Taye Diggs!!!

[AB]

Wonder if some of the Greys cast will guest-star on a few of the episodes?
It couldn't hurt.

[Tiffster]

thank god! I HATE Kate Walsh lol. I'm sooooo sooooo sooo glad No More Kate Walsh

[Mr. Monitor]

Maybe the third time will be the charm for Taye Diggs.

[PrettyinPink55]

Originally Posted by Mr. Monitor

Maybe the third time will be the charm for Taye Diggs.

I hope so.

[Fenwick]

Spin-offs are not that great. Not to many make it. We maybe surprised.