Jesse Williams Hasn't Ruled Out a Return to 'Grey's Anatomy' Before the Series Ends (Exclusive)

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, Jesse Williams says he would consider returning before the long-running medical drama comes to an end. Recently renewed for season 19, it’s unclear how much longer the show will continue, but that doesn’t mean Williams can’t reprise his role as Dr.

Jackson Avery in the meantime. “I’d consider it,” Williams told ET while promoting his upcoming Broadway debut in the revival of. “He still exists in the world of the show.

So, yeah, it’s totally a possibility.” First introduced halfway through season 6, Williams went on to play Avery for nearly 12 seasons and over 250 episodes.

During that time, Avery famously romanced former surgeon April Kepner (Sarah Drew) and the couple was commonly known among fans as “Japril.”Ahead of his character’s exit at the end of season 17 in 2021, brought back Kepner so that the two could tie up loose ends while giving Jackson a “satisfying” farewell.When asked if he thinks Japril is still together, Williams said, “I would imagine they’re definitely around each other and they’re definitely seeing each other, for sure.”“I will forever be grateful for the boundless opportunities provided me by Shonda, the network, studio, fellow castmates, our incredible crew, Krista, Ellen [Pompeo] and Debbie [Allen].