Yes Grey’s Anatomy is a series so appreciated by fans, it is not only thanks to Meredith Grey, the silky hair of the late Derek or even the (very) many love stories between the doctors of Gray Sloan Hospital. Indeed, it is also famous for its realism, and especially during the operating theater scenes.
But have you ever wondered what actors use to pretend they’re poking around in human organs? For the first time, the technical team has broached the subject… and we understand why everything seems so true: it’s real organs that are used! In reality, these come from animals but give this very realistic air to the series.
To the greatest disgust of some actors, who sometimes find it hard to bear the smell of blood and entrails. And season 17, broadcast this Wednesday evening on TF1 was no exception to the rule, despite the many new rules linked to the health situation. And besides, a character from this season also benefited from a Hollywood trick!
Indeed, in this season 17, Meredith is affected by a serious form of Covid-19 and spends many days in a coma, worrying all her colleagues and friends. However, it wasn’t Ellen Pompeo in bed! To prevent the actress from spending too much time on set and actually putting her life in danger, they indeed used a latex lining, which spent quite a bit of time with the oxygen mask on her face.