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The beloved medical comedy “Scrubs” is making a triumphant return to ABC’s primetime lineup, and On The Red Carpet’s Ashley Mackey had the opportunity to visit the set in Vancouver, British Columbia, for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
Having originally concluded its ABC run 16 years ago, the show is now bringing back familiar faces. Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke are all set to reprise their iconic roles at Sacred Heart Hospital.
Zach Braff, who plays the character J.D., shared insights into his character’s development: “J.D. is older and wiser now. He’s a father with a couple of kids, and he’s stepping into the role of a mentor, guiding young interns.”
When questioned about why now is the ideal time for “Scrubs” to make a comeback, Donald Faison offered a straightforward explanation.
“It’s what the fans want, and we’re eager to dive back in,” Faison remarked. “After ‘Scrubs’ wrapped up, we all ventured into different projects, but nothing quite compared to the magic we had here.”
“I think it’s a time when everybody needs to laugh. And I think ‘Scrubs,’ one of my favorite things about it in the original form was that even though, you know, it’s a comedy, it always felt so real. And I think our goal was to make people really feel something,” Chalke added.
Other returning castmates include Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley and Phil Lewis, who was thrilled to get that call.
“It’s just been amazing. I’m so glad that I’m a part of this family. And that’s really what we are. We’re one big family here, and we’re having a great time,” he said.
Joining the family is Vanessa Bayer, who plays Sibi, the head of the wellness program.
“I’m a fan of the show, and it is such a beloved show. So it’s so fun to come in knowing that people already, like, love the show so much, and to be a part of something that I’ve always been a fan of is just really exciting,” Bayer explained.
The new season of “Scrubs” premieres February 25 on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
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