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SNL Star Joins Scrubs Revival as New Chief Resident
16 Aug
Summary
- John Higgins to play new Chief Resident Grant in the revival.
- Higgins, from Please Don't Destroy, was an SNL writer and performer.
- Ava Bunn, playing Tosh, is promoted to series regular in Season 2.
John Higgins, a writer and performer from Saturday Night Live and the Please Don't Destroy comedy group, is joining the cast of the Scrubs revival. Higgins will portray Grant, the new Chief Resident, a character designed to be a rival to J.D. This casting marks Higgins' transition from sketch comedy to a significant acting role in the series.
Fans can expect to see Higgins in a prominent capacity throughout the second season of the revival. Alongside Higgins, Ava Bunn, who plays intern Tosh, has been elevated from a recurring role to a series regular. This expansion of the cast signals a new chapter for the beloved medical comedy as it continues its run.
The series is set to return to ABC on Wednesdays, September 30th, with episodes also available for streaming the following day on Hulu. The revival's production team includes original creator Bill Lawrence and stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke, with Aseem Batra serving as showrunner. Higgins also has upcoming projects, including a role in a Netflix film and another series.
