Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff Moves to New Mexico, Delayed to 2027-28

ABC’s untitled Grey’s Anatomy spinoff is moving production to Albuquerque, New Mexico, after failing to secure California film and television tax credits. The relocation has pushed the series’ premiere to the 2027-28 television season, from its previously planned midseason 2027 debut.

The series is set at a rural medical center in West Texas, where a team of health care workers serves patients with few other treatment options. The production is now in preproduction in Albuquerque. No cast members have been announced.

Betsy Beers, a producer on the spinoff and a longtime producing partner of creator Shonda Rhimes, discussed the application process at an October 29 California Assembly Committee hearing. Beers said the first application was rejected because the show would not provide enough jobs for the state. She also said the production was later told it could not apply again because it was a new show.

According to Beers, the effort to remain in California cost the production personnel, time and money. ABC and 20th Television pursued another application, and the delay in preparations contributed to the revised premiere schedule. The sources do not include an account from...