One Grey's Anatomy Character With An Insane Behind-The-Scenes Story Who's Still Greatly Missed
You'll be surprised about how much he meant to the show.
Throughout the 19 seasons of Grey's Anatomy, viewers were introduced to a plethora of characters, all interesting, unique, and likable, and were able to follow their journeys from beginning to end.
While some stayed for a long time, others had to leave the show early, leaving the audience wanting more. However, there were not many with stories as fascinating as Zander Perez's.
Zander first appeared on the show a few years ago during season 16 and immediately captured the audience's attention with his snarky comments and sharp sarcasm.
To this day, fans remember his lines and admit to quoting him in real life, though he had a short run and left the screens in season 18.
According to the story, Perez had to leave due to the closing of a surgical residency program at Grey Sloan Memorial. The goodbye to his charismatic character felt abrupt, so some viewers are still clamoring for his comeback once in a while.
What may be a huge surprise about the actor who portrays him, Zaiver Sinnett, is that he was a part of the production crew of Grey's Anatomy for years before he made his iconic appearance on screen.
Although the nature of his work is not specified, his IMDb page notes that Sinnett was a part of the creative team for two years, from 2018 to 2020, before transitioning to acting and writing for Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19.
He has been writing for the show since 2020, working on a total of 52 episodes so far.
"Acting has made me a better writer. Because I've been on set and know how to analyze a scene in front of the camera, it's given me a new perspective. When I write scenes now, I look at them differently," the writer admitted in an interview for the Shondaland website.
Fortunately, both Grey's Anatomy and Station 19 have been renewed by ABC for their next seasons, so there's a good chance that Zaiver Sinnett will return to the role of Zander Perez in some capacity. Stay tuned for news and updates!
Source: Shondaland