Grey's Anatomy: The Drama Uncovered
Complex Casting Decisions and Set Dynamics
Before Grey's Anatomy even premiered in 2005, there was casting drama as detailed by Washington. Ellen Pompeo's discomfort with casting a Black man as Derek Shepherd due to her real-life relationship with a Black man raised eyebrows.
On-Set Tensions and Scandals
The tension on set came to a head in October 2006 when reports surfaced of a heated argument between Washington and Dempsey, leading to a scandal involving a homophobic slur.
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