'Scrubs': Eliza Coupe & her character officially promoted
Though I told you last month that "Scrubs" newbie Eliza Coupe (aka Denise/"Jo") would probably be the only intern returning to the series reboot in some regular capacity, the news has now been confirmed.
Coupe joins fellow series regulars Donald Faison and John C. McGinley, who will stay on as professors in "Scrubs"' new medical school setting.
Show insiders tell me Coupe's character -- who may or may not still be struggling to soften that gruff bedside manner -- will likely win the position of chief resident, perhaps schooling the young med students in her oh-so-sensitive ways. Though she won't appear in every episode of the upcoming season, she will be an integral part of several.
Casting is currently underway for a few other series regular roles, including one recognizable name.
Though "Gilmore" girl Lauren Graham was once at the top of the wish list, I'm told that isn't happening. Any thoughts on who would be a good fit for the "Scrubs" family?
The more I hear about this "Scrubs" makeover, the more I'm looking forward to it.
Just think... If Dr. Cox or Turk or even Denise/"Jo" step up in a big way, and a few dynamic new ducklings are brought in, there's really no reason the new "Scrubs" couldn't be the new "Frasier."
And, yeah, I loved me some "Frasier."
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Exactly. Less "Season 9 of Scrubs" and more "spinoff-like Frasier." Lord help us if it is "After Mash" or "Golden Palace" bad.
If she is head resident it means the show will be two or three years in the future as well.
I'm looking forward to it too but I am still keeping my "wait & see" attitude towards it.
from your lips, Korbi. how wonderful if they made it into something great like Frasier!
So Sonny Day won't be back? That's a pity since Jo and Sonny worded so well together...
I think Scrubs should go after Bret Harrison as a regular next year. he would make a great medical student. Now that Reaper is done he is free. We also know he is great at comedy and has a likability about him (very similar to Zack Braff).
Come on Scrubs, Bring Bret in as the main med student.
yyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy ...nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo....y isnt Lauren Graham gona be in it anymore not that she was ther to begin with ...but y did u raise my hopes up just to let me down :(
WHAT ABOUT SUNNY??? She was super funny and I would love to see more of her in a bigger role.
They should bring back Sunny as a regular too. I am in love with her. I think a lot of people are.
I like Sunny too