Will Meredith Grey be back for Grey's Anatomy Season 20? Here’s what the director said about Ellen Pompeo's return

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Grey's Anatomy, has officially confirmed Ellen Pompeo's reprisal of her iconic role as Meredith Grey in the upcoming season 20. Pompeo's character departed for Boston in season 19, relocating with her children to prioritize their education. While it was initially uncertain how frequently Pompeo would revisit the series, the scheduling intricacies arising from industry strikes left fans in suspense.
Now, with the premiere of season 20 on March 14, 2024, Allen sheds light on Pompeo's return in an Entertainment Tonight interview during the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington D.C.

Meredith's Role in Season 20

Debbie Allen, portraying Dr. Catherine Avery and also steering the show as an executive producer, shared insights into Meredith's involvement in the upcoming season. In addition to featuring in the premiere episode, Pompeo's character will make at least one more appearance, with Allen at the directorial helm. Allen expressed the significance of Pompeo's ongoing connection to the show, emphasizing her role as a central figure on the call sheet.

Miss Thing is there, honey. She’s in the first episode, and she’s in the one I’m gonna direct, so she won’t be too far. I mean, we have to let her go and do some other things, but she’s still our queen. She’s still our No. 1 on the call sheet.

Ellen Pompeo's Departure Explained

While Pompeo's departure from the main cast might have raised questions, Allen clarified that it is not a final farewell. Pompeo will maintain her presence as the narrator of the episodes and make periodic returns to the show. Pompeo echoed this sentiment on social media, assuring fans that Meredith Grey would continue to make visits. Beyond her on-screen appearances, Pompeo retains her involvement as