Kim Raver Directs Grey’s Anatomy Episode with Ellen Pompeo & Scott Speedman

Grey’s Anatomy‘s kim Raver got another chance to direct an episode of the hit ABC series — with everything from Ellen Pompeo and Scott Speedman‘s return to a surprise cliffhanger.

“I just love it. I feel so blessed that I have the amazing Debbie Allen as my mentor and that every time I get to direct another episode, I learn more,” Raver, 56, who plays Teddy, exclusively told Us Weekly ahead of her latest episode, which airs Thursday, January 22. “I have an incredible crew and this cast is amazing.”

The episode, titled “Fortunate Son,” follows Richard (James Pickens jr.) as he “continues to navigate his health.” Meanwhile, meredith (Pompeo) and Nick (Speedman) are visited by Nick’s estranged sister from Boston.

“I got to really,really dive into [the main three characters for this episode] and than the interns. Especially with James Pickens Jr.], he has come out publicly that he has managed prostate cancer. This story line follows Richard — he’s vulnerable and tells this story.The audience is going to be riveted and moved,” Raver teased. “And there’s also a cliffhanger. I think that’s going to be really surprising because it’s great. We love a cliffhanger.”

Raver continued: “Ellen is incredible and her and Scott — their chemistry and their story line is just great. The audience is also just going to be really taken by their story. I love being able to go every day and be able to tell these stories from a director’s point of view.”

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