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McKidd: Sandra Oh Taught Me Deep Acting
16 May
Summary
- McKidd recalls being terrified on his first Grey's Anatomy day.
- He learned bold, passionate acting from Sandra Oh.
- Owen Hunt's journey healed past trauma, mirroring McKidd's advice.
Kevin McKidd, who portrayed Owen Hunt, shared reflections on his time on Grey's Anatomy, particularly his early experiences and his significant working relationship with Sandra Oh. McKidd admitted to being terrified on his first day on the massive production, but quickly formed a strong friendship with Oh, who played Cristina Yang.
He stated that Oh profoundly influenced his acting, teaching him about deep character work, passion, and boldness. McKidd recalled how Oh consistently challenged scenes to enhance their depth and richness, a quality he deeply admired and learned from. He viewed every acting moment with her as a privilege.
McKidd also discussed his character Owen Hunt's evolution from a troubled war veteran to a more emotionally grounded individual. He highlighted Owen's season 22 finale, where saving a family mirrored healing from past wartime trauma, symbolizing a message of moving forward and achieving a healthy life after trauma.
