Kim Raver is headed to Grey’s Anatomy to break up Owen and Cristina! I kid. (I think.) I was just trying to get all you O&C ’shippers stirred up and, in turn, drive eyeballs to my interview with the actress. Speaking of which… In the following Q&A, Raver teases her Grey’s stint (kicking off Nov. 12), addresses reports that producers wanted her to dye, and solves a big 24 mystery: Are Jack and Audrey soul mates?
When did you start work?
KIM RAVER: I’m on my second day. It’s an amazing group.
Tell me about your character, Teddy.
RAVER: She was in Iraq with Owen. She’s a cardiac surgeon. She’s really good at what she does. There’ll be some interesting stuff between Teddy, Cristina and Owen.
What exactly happened between Teddy and Owen in Iraq?
RAVER: When we first meet her, we’re not quite sure. But there’s definitely a hint of a triangle.
There was a report that Grey’s producers asked you to dye your hair brunet for the role. True?
RAVER: No. I don’t know where that came from. My hair may not be as blond as it was on 24, but it’s the same as it was on Lipstick Jungle. [She ain't lying — check out the first look photo above.]
What’s the length of your Grey’s commitment?
RAVER: I don’t know. It’s sort of a similar situation to when I joined 24. You just don’t know. I’m recurring, but I don’t know the [exact] length. It’s interesting because Teddy is in the same situation. It creates an exciting dynamic because it forces me to be very present and enjoy playing this really great character.
Is there potential this could become a full-time gig?
RAVER: I don’t know. I would be thrilled and flattered [if it came to that]. I just love the cast and the crew and the writers. It’s such a pleasure to get a script and just be like, “Yes!”
This could be the last season of 24. Has there been any talk of Audrey possibly returning?
RAVER: That’s a tricky one. I was happy to know Audrey wasn’t dead because there [may be] a little bit of a window to go back to that family. But I don’t know where they are with that storyline. I’m sort of a romantic at heart so I would love to see some closure between Jack and Audrey — especially if it’s the last season. I feel like [Audrey just] lying there not being able to talk to him wasn’t really any kind of great closure.
Are you of the opinion that they’re soul mates?
RAVER: I am. I have a warm spot for those two characters. They are soul mates. I know that sounds corny, but they are.
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She and Owen make a great couple. I think.
No way! Owen belongs with Cristina!
Owen and Cristina are soulmates! Hopefully this isn’t another stupid Grey’s Triange because I will be fed up! They created such a magical love story with these two it would not make sense for Owen to all of a sudden be interested in an ex! I do think it will be interesting to find out a little bit more about Owen’s Iraq experience.
Cristina and Owen are sooooo good together! Can’t wait to see more of them!
Owen and Cristina is why I start watching Grey’s consistently again in S5! I love this couple and I am sure this will be fun to watch too!
Cristina and Owen are so perfect together! I love they show each other their caring side and then are top notch professionals at the hospital! Also, Owen is able to handle Cristina’s snarky side.
I hate to admit this because I LOVE Cristina, but they do look pretty cute together. However, you just never know until you see the character and how she is on the show I guess. I’m on team Cristina though.
The thing that is keeping me calm about the introduction of this character, if Owen was in love with this gal or cared deeply for her the way he does Cristina she would not be an EX! We’ve seen how devoted (followed Cristina around like a puppy dog) and passionate Owen is when he has too stay away from someone he LOVES (Cristina)! She will cause Cristina to have turmoil because she will want to learn from her but be jealous and insecure about her past connection with Owen. Women also sense when someone is interested in their man.
KMK had said in an interview this “blast from the past” will hopefully bring the closer together in the long run even though the road will be bumpy! So I am going to stay calm and watch because I know in the end Owen/Cristina will be together forever!
Well, it is GA after all. I mean, look at season 2. We have the core couple of the show MerDer, and they bring in Addison who Derek clearly has fallen out of love with and he treats her like he doesn’t lover her through an ENTIRE season. But Rhimes put fans through it anyway. Just because characters are “meant to be” doesn’t always mean Shonda is going to make their road easy. We’ve seen enough examples (see S1-4 of MerDer story S1-5 of the AlexIz story)for 2 clear and frustrating examples of this. I’m rooting for O/C though:)
Word! You are so right! Cristina and Owen forever!
TOTALLY AGREE! What a brilliant point!
Well both are attractive people, BUT that doesn’t equate to looking great as a couple/together!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! CRISTINA and OWEN are HOT!!!Even when the writers give us so little of them that we almost forget they are a couple! Luckily we’re not as shallow or as fickle as that! SOULMATES! Love at first sight! He wants to be around Cristina in 40 years!!!! She can’t breathe without him!!!.. Sooo married to each other, even if they’re not legally! Don’t stuff this one up Shonda and co!
Yeah, I don’t think Owen and Cristina will ever really understand each other. (But of course, their “odd coupling” will survive on the show.)
WORD. I love that pic!
You haven’t even seen an episode with the together and you are saying that? Senseless.
Owen is Cristina’s souldmate, the one who save him from the hell he was living, it’s as simple as that. And no new doctor or anything will break that.
ummm….her name is Teddy, for one thing. For another, no no NO. If they were going to do a triangle, it should have been cristina with another guy. cristina/owen, audrey/jack. Keep it that way, haha
Even though I love Audrey, I know Jack belongs to Renee
Agreed!
Jack and Audrey are soul mates , yes! Jack belongs with Audrey not Renee , Renee is a young woman a student in Jack’s life , come back Audrey !! bring Audrey back 24 ..
I’m torn here. On the one hand, I think Jack and Renee have great chemistry. But, I cannot see Jack attempting anything with Renee without first getting some closure with Audrey. And I love Jack being with both women.
Jack doesn’t need a female version of him. He needs an Audrey to make him softer and more human.
OWEN AND CRISTINA are SOUL MATES!!!
Totally agree! This couple’s is amazing and so meant to be together! Two badasses that love each other
Agree! Owen and Cristina are made for each other.
Soulmates for sure! I just finished watching S5 and S6SP and every step of their love story spells this out! I can’t wait to see them fight, so we can see the “make up scene”!
I’m not too bummed b/c I never really warmed up to Owen, but this might make things more interesting
Have to agree with you here. I’m not fond of him so…maybe this will make him more interesting in my eyes.
Keep your grubby paws OFF Owen, woman! It’s the Plant 2.0. Get some new schick, Shonda.
Hate this already -.-
Cristina and Owen have enough problems without a stereotype triangle…
Owen and Cristina are SOULMATES! This Teddy might cause trouble but Owen/Cristina will make it through!
Homewrecker!
UGHHHHHH! I already hate her! Owen needs to get his hand off her now! If they have her create a wedge between Owen and Cristina’s relationship I will just plain ole be pissed. What would of S5 been for just to have he cheat with an ex! Just crap! Hopefully she is their to be Cristina’s mentor only!
screaming nooooooooooooo! I don’t think I can handle another heartbroken Cristina and Owen.
Really Shonda. Can’t you come up with something more original than the tiresome triangle schtick? It’s clear that the people who run this show will do ANYTHING for ratings.
LMAO at Callie’s face!
She knows it’s ON
LOL! I just noticed it!
It will be interesting but I’m not worried. Cristina and Owen will end up together in the end. Their fan base is too big. They are fantastic.
Cristina should hook up with JACKSON, he’s better looking!
YES! YES! Christina and Jackson would be fire.
Well, Jackson is a good looking boy, but Cristina needs a man. Real man, who can impress her. Like Burke in the past and like Owen now.
WORD.
Owen’s fug. I WANT CRISTINA AND JACKSON TOO!
Just looking at that photo makes me ill! I can’t imagine Owen with anybody else, the love between Owen and Cristina should be able to get them through anything. For heaven’s sakes they got back together after the choking! If that couldn’t break them up this ex skank shouldn’t be able to! I just can buy it.
WORD. As soon as that pic popped up on my screen I felt sick.
Hands off. My only thought is that Owen wouldn’t be so openly friendly/touchy with her if there was something really there on his end. It’s like he feels like he can do that (or doesn’t even think NOT to do it) because it means nothing. That is my hope.
Good point Kellybell! It looks like he is going up to a table that Cristina is probably sitting at with Callie by the look on Callie’s face. If he had romantic feelings for this gal, he wouldn’t feel comfortable going up and introducing her to his girlfriend or his girlfriend’s roommate! This just put a smile on my face!
This is sort of off-topic, but that is an awful people of Kim Raver in the picture above. She usually looks better than that. I’m guessing it’s just the angle/shot/lighting. Anyone else notice that?
She and Owen make a gorgeous pair
I will be done with GA if they ruin this magnificent love story of Cristina and Owen. If Owen even looks romantically at this Teddy, I will revolt. When you find your “love of your life” your heart is with them even if you are apart or going through difficult times.
Maybe she’ll be a great mentor to Cristina. Owen probably has no idea that she’s crushin’ on him. He only has eyes for Cristina.
I totally agree with this! Guys are clueless but women know when someone is interested in their man. This will cause Cristina conflict because she will want her gone because of Owen and she will want to learn from her at the same time!
I’m hoping that she’ll help Cristina get back into cardio! Not too worried about a love triangle.
“Teddy”? Seriously?
Haha! Kim Raver just can’t get a break! Lots of us Jack Bauer fans just couldn’t embrace her as Audrey, then she does two good shows that get canceled, and now, “Teddy.”
Owen & Cristina Forever!
I like Kim Raver, really liked her character on Third Watch but I’m not looking forward to this storyline on GA.
It sounds like a reprise of the Addison storyline (Teddy=Addy) where his ex shows up as a high-ranked surgeon to mess up the romance with a triangle.
Been there, don’t that, don’t care any more.
word
Stupid triangle? Owen and Cristina’s love story has been written so well so far, I hope they don’t ruin with whatever they have in store with this new character. Hopefully they will suprise us and not go the “romantic” triangle route.
Cristina and Owen are amazing together! I don’t think this “ex” army buddy has a chance but I do think it will stir up Cristina’s insecurities and bring up the “Burke” talk.
you’re not sure if its Owen and Cristina?
Hopefully its not Mark and Lexie. But in the end, I also like Cristina and Owen. Hopefully they won’t end.
Owen and Cristina saved S5 for me but I am not looking forward to watching another “triangle”, been there done that with Mer/Der.
Teddy won’t come to close to what Cristina’s role in Owen’s life. Too many people forget Owen fell in love with Cristina at first sight and pursued her even when he felt he wasn’t suited for a relationship. It will be Owen and Cristina, when all is said and done.
Nooooooo, please don’t come back to 24.
Triangle #1892 on Grey’s. Oh yay.
Ausiello you are an ass! You KNOW we love our Owen and Cristina! Hate the photo, Owen needs to remove his hand off her back!
Ausiello likes his fun. It worked, artard, we’re riled up.