“It was a bit of a stopgap”… Martin Henderson (Nathan Riggs), bitter about his brief time on the show?

Martin Henderson had a brief stint in Grey’s Anatomy to play Nathan Riggs. While he is currently a hit in Virgin River on Netflix, the actor spoke about his potential return to the series, but also the fate of Nathan, who arrived just after Derek's death…

Today star of Virgin River (of which we already have information about season 7) in the role of Jack, Martin Henderson, who had made a promise to the fans before the start of season 6, is also known to fans Grey’s Anatomy. In the medical series to watch on Disney+, the actor played the character of doctor Nathan Riggs. He was discovered as Meredith Gray's lover during the 12th season of the medical series. However, he was finally removed from the series at the start of season 14. Seven years after his secret departure, Martin Henderson, however, says he is ready to resume his role with Deadline. “I would always be open to the possibilityhe assured. I haven't thought about it much, just because I've been so engaged and busy with Virgin River and other things and life.” And to add: “I think Shonda Rhimes (the creator and producer of Grey's Anatomy, editor's note) always supported me. We have worked together several times on different projects.”

Martin Henderson sets out his conditions for a possible return to Grey’s Anatomy

However, Martin Henderson would not be ready to return in Grey’s Anatomy only under certain conditions. This must “corresponds to what is happening in my life at that moment”, underlined the actor, and particularly in his career. Martin Henderson also explained that he would only return if his character had a real role to play in the plot. “Because I don’t think they really knew what to do with Nathan.”according to him. “It was a bit of a stopgap after Derek left”said Martin Henderson.

Even Ellen Pompeo didn't see any point in Nathan Riggs' character

According to him, the director and production team said they needed a new love story for Meredith. “That's how Nathan was introduced into this world, and me as well, but I don't think his role was ever well defined.”explained Martin Henderson. “If I had to go back, I would have to make sure there was a very clear plan to explain its presence”underlines the actor. After the departure of Martin Henderson from Grey’s Anatomyeven Ellen Pompeo said she was upset that the series imposed a romantic storyline on her character so soon after Derek's death and Patrick Dempsey's departure.

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