'Grey's Anatomy's' Kevin Mckidd Shares Why He Initially Had to Turn Down a Meeting with Shonda Rhimes
Kevin Mckidd Joined Grey’s Anatomy as a Regular Cast Member in 2008. Taking on the Role of Dr. Owen Hunt, the Actor Had His Work Cut out for Him Playing the Complex Character Yet Has Completely Embodied the Part.
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Scheduling Conflict
The Grey’s Anatomy Star Had Been Working on Several Projects Before the Abc Hit Came Along, Including Parts in Television and Film. He Described Receiving the Call About the Role of Owen After a Previous Nbc Series Ended and He Was on Location for a Movie with Two Hollywood Heavy Hitters.
Mckidd Scores Points with Shonda
Despite Cancelling, Mckidd’s Commitment to His Son Won the Women Over. “Supposedly Shonda Tells the Story That Her and [Producer] Betsy [Beers], When They Heard That, Said, ‘What a Great Guy,'” Mckidd Shared. “So, It Kind of Paid Off. ”
Oh, What a Match
Mckidd Wasn’t Told Too Much About the Character Before He Took It on but Knew He’d Be in Good Hands with the Show Producers and Writers. “I Did Not Know What This Character Was Going to Be, ” He Explained. “I Had to Take the Role in Blind Faith. ”
