The Grey’s Anatomy Writers Prepare for the Callie and Hahn Relationship
The Grey’s Anatomy writers are hard at work preparing for season five of the series and part of that preparation involves consulting with GLAAD on what they have planned for the Callie and Hahn relationship. GLAAD called in Nikki Weiss, an out producer and manager, as well as Trish Doolan, an out writer, director and actress to help answer some of the writers’ pressing questions.
Leading lesbian website, AfterEllen, sat down with both women to discuss what it was like working with the writers, the producers, and even Sara Ramirez and Brooke Smith. The interview includes a lot of really interesting information about how the writers and actresses are approaching the lesbian storyline. While there’s no direct spoilers for season five, it does look like a lot of time and energy is being devoted to getting things “right” and portraying this relationship as honestly as possible.
So for all of you Callie/Hahn fans, check out the interview. Then come back here and discuss what you think about it all. I’m personally really impressed with the Grey’s Anatomy writers and how hard they’re working to write this storyline. While it’s hard to say what the future may hold for Callie and Hahn, I’m really looking forward to seeing their relationship develop.
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9 opinions for The Grey’s Anatomy Writers Prepare for the Callie and Hahn Relationship
mdb
Jun 16, 2008 at 10:55 am
I cannot tell you how impressed and honored I am that everyone with GA & especially this story line are taking it so seriously. The amount of respect and attention being paid to the story line is great. I want to thank them all. As a lesbian who is a professional and does not fit society’s image of a sexy/beautiful woman it is so fantastic to see people on TV that I can identify with, and who I find very attractive.
m23
Jun 17, 2008 at 11:29 am
The way that this story line was handled was extremely impressive to me. from grey’s contacting Nikki and Trish, to the actressess dedication to making this realistic, to the final production of the big kiss in the finale…it was all done beautifully. I applaud everyone involved in this story line and i throw out a BIG THANK YOU for portraying a lesbian relationship so honestly and so beautifuly on television when so few other shows are doing it.
If anyone is interested, you can help keep shows who do portray such beautiful characters and issues like this by watching season 3b of South of Nowhere on The-N next fall. Save Spashley by going online at savespashley.com.
anyways, i hope that grey’s and other shows take notice how important the callie/hahn story line is and how important it is to this community
Grey’s Anatomy Scoop: Someone Might Be Pregnant in Season 5
Jun 17, 2008 at 5:25 pm
[…] see her being the most obvious choice. And Shonda did imply that McSteamy would be involved in the Callie/Hahn relationship to some degree come next season, so a pregnancy would certainly add some drama to the […]
Natasha
Jul 1, 2008 at 1:53 am
as much as I love Callica, I’d hate to see them get involed in the whole “omg the gay girl’s prego” so not original, therefore it isn’t Shonda, though I have to admit that if Callie isn’t pregnant by Mc Steamy then i have no idea where the GA writers are headed, wheich makes me all the more ready for season 5! Dont let us down Shonda!
normal
Jul 19, 2008 at 5:47 pm
that is gross and not right. how did they decide on which two girls to turn into somthing gross. was it because they are normal size? Callie belongs to mcSteamy, not George and defintly not Hann. My home will not watch the show any more if you keep it that way. your writers are sick and useless.
normal
Jul 19, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Sara, how could you allow them to do this to you????????????? You were you, an individual from the skinny winy people. I was proud of you now i am so disappointed i cant seem to watch you anymore. I over looked the fact they made you change your makeup style and i know it is difficult to fit in when your bone structure is not wimpy and tiny but my GOD why? I am really disappointed in you. What does your family think? Stand up for your rights. Tell them to make it a dream and go back to be a normal woman and have fun with mcSteamy.
Michelle
Jul 20, 2008 at 9:57 am
Normal, i liked callie with Mcsteamy too, but u do know that sara is a huge gay rights activist dont you? I dont think they forced it upon her or gave her ultimatums, in a couple interviews she implied that she was ok with it and even if,Its just acting and she’s just playing a character. I mean T.R knight(george) is gay and he has to play straight for the camera and i dnt hear him complaining. Kate walsh and sandra(christina)played a couple in a movie, brooke (erica) and sandra played a couple in a broadway play i mean its just acting its not about “fitting in” or being “normal”.
Also , She’s a spokesperson for GLAAD + she met up with members of GLAAD along with the writers and producers of the show to discuss her new role. She seems ok with it + u never know how its gonna turn out in season 5 so i dont think u should turn your back on the show just like that.
Callie + Erica/Callie+Mark it doesnt matter i just want Callie to have a happy ending this season.
Shonda Rhimes Discusses Callie/Hahn at TCA
Jul 23, 2008 at 8:22 am
[…] about the upcoming lesbian storyline in Grey’s Anatomy. Love it or hate it, it’s undoubtedly coming, and AfterEllen got the scoop on what’s to come next season for the lovely […]
normal
Aug 12, 2008 at 4:46 am
yes, i did know about Sara, but that is something we in our home do not want to watch. Something like that should be left to cable. yes, i understand george is that way but that is his private life. Actually we all should be grossed out since somehow all of those individuals have slept together with an exception of 2?
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