Creator of 'The Resident' Accuses ABC of Copying Idea for New 'Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff
'The Resident' EP Claims Grey's Anatomy's Texas Spinoff Ripped Off Her Idea
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Amy Holden Jones, creator of 'The Resident,' accused ABC of stealing her idea for a new 'Grey's Anatomy' spinoff set in Texas. She claims her pilot, which combined rural medicine with a western theme, was rejected before ABC announced a similar project with Shonda Rhimes. The new series is set to premiere in mid-2027.
- 01Amy Holden Jones developed a pilot for ABC that combined rural medicine with a western theme, which was rejected in March.
- 02The new Grey's Anatomy spinoff, co-created by Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis, is set in rural West Texas and will premiere in mid-2027.
- 03Jones expressed frustration over the lack of protection for intellectual property in the industry, stating that large corporations can easily dismiss smaller creators.
- 04The untitled spinoff will focus on a new group of doctors rather than established characters from Grey's Anatomy.
- 05Ellen Pompeo, star of Grey's Anatomy, is also involved in the production of the new series.
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Amy Holden Jones, the creator of 'The Resident,' publicly accused ABC of appropriating her idea for a new spinoff of 'Grey's Anatomy' set in rural West Texas. In a post on Threads, Jones explained that she had pitched a pilot that blended western themes with medical drama, which was initially well-received but ultimately rejected by the network in March. Shortly after, ABC announced a similar project developed by Shonda Rhimes, sparking her claims of intellectual property theft. Jones criticized the industry's lack of protection for creators, stating, 'You can’t sue a giant corp.' The new series, set to premiere in mid-2027, will be co-created by Rhimes and Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis, focusing on a new team of doctors at a rural medical center. Marinis expressed excitement about expanding the Grey's Anatomy universe, promising new characters and stories that resonate with long-time fans. This spinoff will mark the fourth addition to the Grey's franchise, following 'Private Practice' and 'Station 19.'
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