When ABC confirms April Kepner (Sarah Drew) returns Grey’s Anatomy Some fans in season 17 wondered how her presence would affect the current relationship between Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) and Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams). Recently, Luddington abandoned an idea for the time to come Grey’s Anatomy episode – and the actor’s comments are, to say the least, interesting.
What happened to Jo Wilson, Jackson Avery and April Kepner in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’?
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When April leaves Grey’s Anatomy in season 14, the character marries her ex, Matthew Taylor (Justin Bruening). Now, April parents Harriet Kepner-Avery with Jackson in Seattle.
Meanwhile, Jackson and Jo are in a relationship with friends with benefits in Grey’s Anatomy Season 17. That said, both parties are not ready for anything serious. Jo has just divorced Alex Karev (Justin Chambers).
Jackson also jumped into relationships with Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary) and Station 19‘s Vic Hughes (Barrett Doss) after his split with April. So now Jackson wants to “take some time to put things right.”
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In March 2021, the deadline confirms Drew’s return as April in Grey’s Anatomy Season 17. The publication revealed that April is expected to appear in an ‘upcoming episode’. However, the details remain largely unknown.
Meanwhile, Drew confirmed his does not appear in Grey’s Anatomy Season 17, episode 13, which airs on April 22nd. But when Drew returns, it appears that the actor has already filmed a few scenes with Williams. In March 2021, the actors behind Jackson and April post together on Instagram.
On March 16, Williams filmed a video that was on its way to work. Then suddenly Drew appeared. Then, two days later, Drew shared a “Japril” preview on the social media platform.
‘It’s 4am. Do you know where your #japril is? #onset @ijessewilliams, ”Drew wrote on Instagram.
Camilla Luddington bothers what’s next for Jo Wilson, Jackson Avery and April Kepner in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Season 17
While the details of April’s appearance in Grey’s Anatomy Season 17 was supervised, Luddington teased the impact of the character on Jo and Jackson in April 2021.
‘How would I describe it without being completely fired? I would say that it sets things in motion, ”Luddington told StyleCaster from April’s return. “That’s all I can say.”
Of course, the actor’s teaser could mean anything at this point. So Grey’s Anatomy fans will just have to watch what unfolds. Either way, it looks like Luddington does not think Jo and Jackson will start anything serious anytime soon.
“I do not think Jo needs to jump into anything,” Luddington said. ‘She’s just having fun with him in this dark period in her life and the world. It’s good for her how it’s going. ‘
That said, Luddington had earlier admitted Jo and Jackson could make a ‘very good couple’ Grey’s Anatomy – just maybe not now.
“I actually think they would be a great couple,” Luddington told Entertainment Tonight in December 2020. “I think Jackson is a good guy, but I also want to see her play a little bit.”
Grey’s Anatomy Season 17 airs Thursday nights on ABC.