Irish actor Richard Flood has returned to the set of Grey’s Anatomy with his co-stars.
Filming was shut down a few months ago due to Covid-19, but with new guidelines in place, the cast and crew have been able to get back on set and work on the latest season.
Ellen Pompeo, who stars as protagonist Meredith Grey, shared a behind-the-scenes snap with her Irish colleague as they started filming again.
Paying tribute to the all the incredible healthcare workers around the world who worked tirelessly through the pandemic, Ellen said, “First time back in my scrubs… since we shut down filming 7000 healthcare workers have died from Covid.
“I dedicate my season 17 to all who have fallen and to everyone of you who by the grace of God is still standing… this season is for you with humility and a bit of humour to get us through and endless amounts of gratitude. I hope we do you proud.”
They hope to showcase the struggles and hardship surrounding Covid-19 when it returns to our screens.
Speaking to The Sun, Richard Flood recently said, “I think we’re going to dive in and hopefully reflect some of the reality of what’s going on out there.
“You can feel a bit distant from it when you’re just seeing all these numbers on tv but if you’re not being personally affected by it, I think it can be difficult to grasp for people.
“So hopefully a show like ours can give you the real human experience. of what’s happening.”