Gray’s Anatomy Season 21 has cast a character from Owen Hunt’s (Kevin McKidd) past in a recurring role, setting up the trauma surgeon’s story for the upcoming episodes. Owen has been a constant part of the series since his debut in season 5, going through multiple divorces and job titles before finally settling down with his current wife, Teddy Altman (Kim Raver). While the trauma surgeon was an important part of Gray Sloan Memorial, the end of Gray’s Anatomy Season 20 saw him, Teddy, and his ex-wife Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) fired by Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen).
now, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that Floriana Lima (Supergirl) will be joining the cast of Gray’s Anatomy Season 21 as Nora, a childhood friend of Owen’s and his sister Megan (Abigail Spencer). She is described as a divorced mother trying to survive and provide for her children. Lima will debut in season 21, episode 2, which focuses on her coming to Gray Sloan Memorial after a surgery gone wrong at another hospital. This confirms the important importance of Owen in the 21st season, along with the unique encounters he can have with Nora about their past.
What Nora’s Arrival Means for Owen’s Story in Grey’s Anatomy Season 21
Owen could be a key figure in the upcoming episodes
Nora’s arrival at Gray Sloan Memorial Center Owen may still have a place in the hospitalProbably in a demoted role after Catherine fires him. Given her arrival in a recurring role, Lima’s character will likely have a very key connection to the past of the former head of Trauma Surgery, making her an important addition for where his story will go. The actor is also a strong choice for the role, showing her talent in popular network series as Maggie Sawyer in Supergirl and Darcy Cooper in A million little things.
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Since her arrival will coincide with an important surgical event, her life could be in danger, something Owen would need to deal with if he were to retain his trauma surgeon status at the hospital. This may help him connect with his childhood friend, perhaps in a way that spells out where he is Gray’s Anatomy Season 21 story will take him. Since there is very little information about how close he and Nora really were, There’s no real way to know how she’ll impact his storyline with the hospital as the new episodes play out.
Our take on Floriana Lima as Nora in Grey’s Anatomy season 21
Her arrival opens a new door for Owen
Lima’s arrival as Nora will offer a deeper look into Owen’s past, something that could be the key to discovering what his future with Gray Sloan Memorial might be. Perhaps helping her through a tumultuous recovery will make him decide to try to become head of trauma again, even if Catherine does not want to bring him back on board. While it is clear his journey in Gray’s Anatomy Season 21 won’t be easy, perhaps having a familiar face from his past in his life will make his path forward clearer.
Source: THR