Grey's Anatomy season 21 has cast a character from Owen Hunt's (Kevin McKidd) past in a recurring role, setting up the trauma surgeon's story for the upcoming episodes. Owen has been a constant part of the series since his debut in season 5, having gone through multiple divorces and job titles before finally settling down with his current wife, Teddy Altman (Kim Raver). While the trauma surgeon was an important part of Grey Sloan Memorial, the end of Grey’s Anatomy season 20 saw him, Teddy, and his ex-wife Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) fired by Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen).
Now, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Floriana Lima (Supergirl) will be joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy season 21 as Nora, a childhood friend of Owen and his sister Megan (Abigail Spencer). She is described as a divorced mother trying to survive and provide for her children. Lima will debut in season 21, episode 2, which focuses on her coming to Grey Sloan Memorial affter a surgery gone wrong at another hospital. This confirms Owen's continued importance going into season 21, alongside the unique encounters he could have with Nora about their past.
What Nora's Arrival Means For Owen's Story In Grey's Anatomy Season 21
Owen Might Be A Key Figure In The Upcoming Episodes
Nora's arrival at Grey Sloan Memorial means Owen could still have a place in the hospital, likely in a demoted role following Catherine firing him. Given her arrival in a recurring role, Lima's character will likely have a very key connection to the former Head of Trauma Surgery's past, making her an important addition for wherever his story is going to go. The actor is also a strong choice for the role, showing her talent in popular network series as Maggie Sawyer in Supergirl and Darcy Cooper in A Million Little Things.
Since her arrival will coincide with an important surgical event, her life could be in danger, something Owen would need to get involved with if he retains his trauma surgeon status at the hospital. This could help him reconnect with his childhood friend, perhaps in a way that spells out where his Grey's Anatomy season 21 story will take him. Since there's very little information on how close he and Nora really were, there's no real way of knowing how she'll impact his storyline with the hospital as the new episodes play out.
Our Take On Floriana Lima As Nora In Grey's Anatomy Season 21
Her Arrival Opens A New Door For Owen
Lima's arrival as Nora will offer a deeper look into Owen's past, something that could be the key to uncovering what his future with Grey Sloan Memorial could be. Perhaps helping her through a tumultuous recovery will make him decide to try and become Head of Trauma once more, even if Catherine doesn't want to bring him back on board. While it's clear his journey in Grey's Anatomy season 21 isn't going to be an easy one, perhaps having a familiar face from his past back in his life will make his path forward clearer.
