Jessica Capshaw Returns In Medical Drama Series Grey’s Anatomy Season 20

Jessica Capshaw played the pivotal role of Dr Arizona Robbins in the medical drama Grey’s Anatomy. The actress is now reported to make a return in the show’s final season. Previously, she was seen in 10 seasons of the show. 

Jessica Capshaw back as Dr Arizona

Actress Jessica Capshaw, who spent 10 seasons playing Dr Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy, is returning to reprise her role in the upcoming 20th season of the show. She will be joined by Alex Landi, who returns as Dr Nico Kim, and franchise newcomers Natalie Morales and Freddy Miyares as guest stars in the milestone season of the Shonda Rhimes-produced medical drama, reports The Hollywood Reporter.

Additional guest stars are expected to be announced as the show inches closer toward its strikes-delayed return on March 14 at 9 p.m. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Capshaw exited Grey’s in 2018, at the end of its 14th season when Arizona moved from Seattle to New York so her daughter, Sofia, could be in the same city with her other mother, Callie (former series regular Sara Ramirez), as the fan-favourite former couple “Calzona” appeared poised for a reunion.

Why did Jessica Capshaw exit Grey’s Anatomy?

Capshaw was written out alongside Sarah Drew (April). Both actresses have since returned to Grey’s as the series has made it a point to provide closures for some of its most beloved characters. At the time of their exits, producers said their departures were creative decisions, though sources maintained both Capshaw and Drew attempted to negotiate a higher payday together.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 20 to stream from March 

Grey’s Anatomy, is set to make a triumphant return with its highly anticipated Season 20, leaving fans on the edge of their seats with a recently revealed teaser. The brief 30-second glimpse into the forthcoming season on Hulu promises an intriguing continuation of the drama, introducing a mix of recurring characters and new challenges for the protagonist, Meredith Grey, portrayed by Ellen Pompeo.