As I first scooped in this weeks Ask Ausiello, T.R.
Knights army-clad parting shot onGreys Anatomyalmost didnt feature T.R.
But an 11th hour epiphany by series creator Shonda Rhimes resulted in Denny getting the shaft.
Something didnt feel right, Rhimes recalls.
And then it hit me, My God, its George!
When the elevator opens, it should beGeorgewe see.'
There was just one problem.
Actually, there weretwoproblems.
Keep reading to see what they were and how they got resolved…
Thinking he was done for the season, Knight went ahead and shaved his head.
I said, Put him in a military uniform!
It wasnt a big amazing plan I had.
The happy accident packed an emotional punch for viewers, Knight included.
It was such a powerful image.
I was like, What did you do in that scene?'
he says with a laugh.
Its nice when youve worked with someone for five years.
Heigl still had some concerns about whether the switcheroo could be pulled off.
Katey called me and was like, Are my expressions going to match his?
Is it going to work?
And I was like, I promise you its going to be perfect.'
