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Student Protests Cause Grey's Anatomy Production Pause
30 Jan
Summary
- Grey's Anatomy filming paused due to anti-ICE protests.
- Production stopped on January 30 and resumes January 31.
- New cast members join Grey's Anatomy later this season.
Production on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy experienced a temporary halt on Friday, January 30, 2026. This pause was a direct response to a national shutdown call by University of Minnesota student groups amidst ongoing anti-ICE protests. The decision to suspend filming was made after learning that some crew members planned to boycott work. Filming is anticipated to resume on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with no other Hollywood productions currently reported as impacted.
The series was already slated for a three-week break, with new episodes set to return on February 26, 2026, likely preempted by the Winter Olympics. Repeat episodes of other shows will air in its place. Upcoming episodes will feature new and returning characters, including Jen Landon as Dr. Tonight Wright, a plastic surgery attending, and appearances by Sara Paxton and Connor Price in patient and family roles.
This season has seen significant cast changes, including Amelia's extended sabbatical and reduced episode guarantees for veteran cast members due to cost-saving measures. Showrunner Meg Marinis has previously indicated that not all characters are safe, suggesting that emotional goodbyes are part of the dramatic narrative, especially amid industry-wide budget cuts.
