Its for sure the [best] thing Ive ever done on the show.
The harrowing midseason return is helmed by two-time Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington.
Lets just say Im a huge fan, Pompeo says.
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Its a total dream come true.
Im such a fan of his as an actor.
I did love his movies also, lovedAntwone Fisher.
Weve never had anybody of his caliber come and direct our show ever, the actress continues.
His charisma, he changes the energy in the room completely.
Everybody is just at the top of their game.
Hes not going by a formula.
Hes not going by what we normally do.
Hes not going by what he knows the show to be.
Its a completely independent artistic experience for him.
That was so needed and so refreshing 12 seasons in.
Greys Anatomyreturns Thursday at 8 p.m.
In the meantime, watch the aftermath of Merediths attackhere.
