Jason George (Eve, Sunset Beach, Off The Map) departed from ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy to spearhead its spinoff series, Station 19, in 2017. For seven seasons, George portrayed Ben Warren, a firefighter, while making regular guest appearances on the original medical drama. As reported by Deadline, while Station 19 concludes, signs suggest that George is speculated to return to Grey’s Anatomy.
Although there is no formal agreement yet, and the specifics of George’s return to Grey’s Anatomy remain unclear, discussions are ongoing. According to Deadline, the intent is to have him rejoin the show full-time, where he has been a key figure since season six, including a regular stint from seasons 12 to 14 before his move to Station 19.
As mentioned by Deadline, the representatives for ABC and ABC Signature and the producers of both series, have declined to comment on the matter. Speculation about George’s potential return began in January, and a March interview with Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Meg Martinis (Grey’s Anatomy) fueled the rumors. When asked if characters from Station 19, such as George’s Ben or Stefania Spampinato’s (The Gods, Her Ring, Two Wolves) Carina, might return to Grey’s, Martinis responded, “How they end their stories [on Station 19] will help me determine whether or not I will be seeing those characters on Grey’s.”
According to Deadline, the Station 19 finale underscored Ben’s struggle with his dual roles. After saving a severely burned man, Ben confided in Vic, played by Barrett Doss (The Noel Diary, Marshall, Iron Fist), about his difficulties balancing his medical expertise with his physical limitations as a firefighter, this moment hinted at his potential return to medicine.
In a flash-forward, Ben is seen with Miranda as their adopted daughter, Prue, graduates from the Fire Academy, symbolizing the continuation of their legacy at Station 19. With these developments, fans eagerly anticipate Jason George’s reappearance on Grey’s Anatomy, bringing Ben Warren’s journey full circle.