NBC raises the dead with Anthony Edwards' return to ER

I felt like an idiot when it happened; talking to someone at NBC about plans for ER's final season, I asked whether one-time star Anthony Edwards would be returning.

I'd completely forgotten that his character, Dr. Mark Greene, died of brain cancer as his exit from the show.

But it turns out I wasn't stupid, just ahead of the curve.

NBC announced today that Edwards is indeed returning to the show in a series of flashbacks that will illuminate the background of new cast member, St. Petersburg-raised actress Angela Bassett.

According to NBC: "The installment will feature Dr. Greene in a series of newly shot scenes that will feature other characters from the show's past while also giving insight into Dr. Banfield's (Angela Bassett) past and her experiences within the walls of County General."

Of course, this news just sets the stage for the really big speculation: Will George Clooney follow suit?

Producer John Wells said in July he didn't think so.

But who thought NBC would raise the dead to bring back Anthony Edwards? 

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Comments

[ida]

it really makes me sad the show is ending i've watch since the first show when Carol was brought in on a stretcher it has been apart of tv life it just won't be the same i was sadden by the show producer passing away send my deepest symathys to the family

[Elizabeth Leverock]

I just love ER glad to here that Anthony Edwards is coming back. What about Ray doctor and musician. I heard he was coming back, can you let me know. I'm sorry to see the show leave. I still watch all the reruns.