Grey's Anatomy Spoilers: The End of Denny
Jeffrey Dean Morgan confirms what the sneak previews of "What a Difference a Day Makes" have already shown - that he will reprise his role as Denny on Grey's Anatomy once again in this fifth season. But then that's it, he insists. Really.
"I can confirm that I will be coming back one more time," he revealed to EW at last weekend's Hollywood premiere of Star Trek. "I think it will be done after that. I think that I have officially been on the Grey's Anatomy set for the last time."
Morgan wouldn't comment on when exactly Denny turns up, but we know he will reappear as a figment of Izzie's cancer-ravaged imagination in Thursday's 100th episode.
"Denny has a reason to show up," Morgan teased.
"And it's probably tied to Izzie's health."
Given the number of times Denny has returned to Grey's Anatomy since he died in the epic Season 2 finale three years ago, Morgan states the obvious when he says:
"I think they're regretting killing me off a little bit. But it's done and it's been great. I love those people. Shonda Rhimes gave me the opportunity of a lifetime."
What do you think brings Denny back? Will you be sad to see him go?
Steve Marsi is the Managing Editor of TV Fanatic. Email him here.
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May 9th, 2009 4:22 AM
Hate Denny. Hated him and the stupid twinkle in his eye from the very beginning.
I was so relieved when his whole I'm-such-a-brave-patient character was killed off and am disgusted that he's back. Izzy started her craziness and whining just around then and she's been a nutjob ever since. It took stage 4 cancer to get her to calm down. The only redeeming part of the Izzy/Denny storyline was when Alex scooped her up in the end when she was collapsed on the chair after Denny's death.
Karev is the silent hero in this story and Izzy is damn lucky to have him!
May 8th, 2009 8:44 PM
I enjoyed the storyline and loved the fact that Shonda Rhimes brought Denny back in for awhile. JDM is a fabulous actor and does almost make you forget that Denny isn't real. I also agree with the one who posted that the Denny and Izzie couple was the only couple I really enjoyed on the show. Shouldn't have killed Denny off to begin with and I think deep down Shonda Rhimes now realizes that.,
May 7th, 2009 1:17 AM
Please do not kill off izzie. The show wont be the same!
Rank: Regular Character
May 6th, 2009 3:16 PM
Never mind about the italics...I already figured it out :P
Rank: Regular Character
May 6th, 2009 3:14 PM
I never thought this day would come. FINALLY.
I think that the JDM storyline had a really good resolution and it was good that it was him that came back (truth is that there isn't anyone to do it to haunt Izzie) but it got dragged a little too long and some of it was beyond stupid (ghost sex anyone?). I believe that if the Denny thing had started around the same time that the SK arc was on, I'd had enjoyed it and not many people would've found it stupid.
The only thing that I agree with lenia's post is that they need closure. They need their goodbyes and move on already.
PS. Um...why are the posts in italic? Did I click on something that I shouldn't?
May 6th, 2009 8:57 AM
lenia writes:
"i totally agree with you Anja. They were violently separated twice in the past. The writers should give them the opportunity to have the closure they deserve. There was a carmic relationship between these two, so something strong will come out of their last conversation."
I agree 100% with this. He really NEEDS to come back. Very well said, lenia!
May 6th, 2009 6:16 AM
i totally agree with you Anja. They were violently separated twice in the past. The writers should give them the opportunity to have the closure they deserve. There was a carmic relationship between these two, so something strong will come out of their last conversation. i hope they will give us the old, great and loveable denny back to remember..
Rank: Recurring Character
May 6th, 2009 5:18 AM
I think Denny should come back for that last time, couse the way him and Izzie parted just wasn't ok so there should be an appropriate conclusion for them.
May 5th, 2009 9:56 PM
Seriously.... why can't they make Denny a twin? Make Denny have an identical twin brother that comes to town looking for his long lost brother.
May 5th, 2009 8:13 AM
I'm really looking forward to seeing Denny again, if that's what will happen (I didn't read the article here b/c I'm spoiler free now, but I wanted to comment here on behalf of the Denny storyline). I enjoyed Denny coming back this season. And for all of you who think he is a ghost? Think about it some more. I'm not saying he is alive like Izzie. But think about that edge b/t life and death and forces pulling. I don't think Shonda & Co. intended on writing a ghost-sex story. That's not the point. This is much more "spiritual" than that, for lack of better word. I loved Denny and Izzie love (yes, I love George and Izzie love more, but I also loved Dizzie) and I think that Denny's death was hugely significant to Izzie. The moment she cut that LVAD wire was her darkest moment. And Denny? He was a light for Izzie. A new realization of how she could be loved. How deeply she could be loved and by a great man.
Aside from Izzie hovering on the cusp b/t life and death....