Jesse Williams will not have lasted long away from the sets of Grey’s Anatomy. After announcing his departure during season 17, the interpreter of plastic surgeon Jackson Avery would already be on the verge of finding his little comrades. And surprise, he should be accompanied by an ex-star of the series for this surprise return. According to Deadlinefans of Grey’s Anatomy will have the joy of finding the couple April Kepner (Sarah Drew)/Jackson Avery in the final episode of season 18 broadcast in the United States on May 26.
An emblematic duo who had already reformed in an episode of season 17. Sarah Drew, who had left Grey’s Anatomy in season 14 following a decision by the writers and producers, thus appeared in episode 14 of season 17. In this episode, Jackson Avery visits his ex-wife to announce his imminent departure to Boston to take the head of the family foundation. Not wanting to get away from their child, he asks April Kepner to move to Boston too. The latter, who has separated from her last husband Matthew, agrees to follow him.
« The return of Jesse Williams and Sarah Drew will show how Jackson and April are doing a year following their departure “, precise Deadline. No details have yet been revealed on the exact reasons for the return of this emblematic couple from Grey’s Anatomy nor on a resumption of their romance as Jesse Williams hoped. “I believe it’s possible that Jackson might rekindle a romantic bond with his ex-wife. They are very good together but the most important thing is that he needs friendship, kindness, patience and understanding and I think he will have all of that with her,” confided Jesse Williams to our colleagues when discussing the future in Boston of Japril.
Fans on their side are hoping the reunion between Jackson Avery and April Kepner continues. Some are indeed campaigning for a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy centered on this key couple. A request that does not displease the main stakeholders. “ He would use his money and his power to make a difference and April would work with homeless people. I would definitely watch this series! It’s nice to dream, but who knows, it’s not me who decides! “, confided Sarah Drew in 2021 to The Hollywood Reporter.
Clara Kolodny