by Thinus Ferreira
The American drama series Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 both seen on M-Net (DStv 101) have both been renewed for respectively an 18th season and a 5th season for 2021/2022.
In a statement, America's ABC TV network says that Krista Vernoff as the executive producer and showrunner will "continue to helm both series", with the original Grey's Anatomy stars Ellen Pompeo,Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. who will all stay on with new deals.
"Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy have done an incredible job of honouring real-life heroes by giving audiences an unflinching look at one of the biggest medical stories of our time," says Craig Erwich, president, Hulu Originals & ABC Entertainment, in a statement announcing the series' renewals.
"Krista and her team of writers have continued to deliver the compelling and compassionate storytelling that is a hallmark of these shows, and created some of the year's most-talked-about moments in television."
"We're so grateful to our talented casts and crews for their extraordinary work that connects with viewers everywhere, and we look forward to sharing even more defining moments with our fans next season."
Krista Vernoff says "The writers, directors, casts and crews of Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 worked so hard to bring these shows to life this past season".
"Keeping each other safe on set while paying tribute to the front-line heroes and first responders has been a challenge and a privilege. I've been truly blown away - particularly by our tireless crews - as they reinvented the TV-making wheel."
Thank you to ABC and ABC Signature for the support and extraordinary partnership through this unprecedented season. We are so grateful for the opportunity to tell more stories."
