Ever since 2005, avid viewers have sat in front of the TV to take part in the drama that will never end in the hospital series “Grey’s Anatomy”.
There you follow Ellen Pompeo (51) in the role of Meredith Gray, as well as other physicians at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle.
Have not talked to each other in three years
Pompeo has over the years directed several of the 369 episodes, but in 2016 the series brought in a very special person. That’s when they invited Hollywood legends Denzel Washington (66) as a director, which did not go completely smoothly.
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– Listen to me, you bastard
In a recent episode of the 51-year-old’s podcast «Tell Me With Ellen Pompeo» she reveals that the two did not completely agree with the acting decisions that were made, which should have resulted in a heated argument on the set.
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Washington directed an episode in season twelve, in which Meredith Gray is assaulted by a patient and has to turn her jaw. In one scene, she improvised parts of the dialogue, where she says, among other things: “Look at me when you say sorry – look at me!”.
That was when the 66-year-old is said to have put his foot down.
LEGEND: Denzel Washington is considered one of the film city’s great legends. Pictured here with his wife Pauletta – who is a big fan of the hospital series. Photo: Jim Ruymen / UPI / Shutterstock / NTB
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– It was not in the dialogue, and Denzel clicked on me. He said, “I’m the director! Do not tell me what he (another actor journ.anm.) Should do », she says, and continues:
Then I replied: “Listen to me, you bastard. This is my set! You hardly know where the toilet is ».
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Respect
Pompeo, who is obviously not afraid to speak his mind, further emphasizes his utmost respect for Washington, both as an actor and director.
She also describes the experience as “fantastic”.
– There was a toxic atmosphere on the set
– That is what it takes to bring out the best. We had no problems after this. He’s just one of the best ever.
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Washington has not yet commented on Pompeo’s claims.
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