Bringing together a level of excellence across genres and formats of television programming, Walt Disney Co. offers the kinds of unforgettable characters and riveting storytelling that pull in audiences and keep them watching.
In conversations with Variety, stars, series creators and producers from ABC, Disney+, Hulu, 20th TV and other Disney-related entities detail their favorite parts of creating extraordinary work.
Scrubs
When the “Scrubs” revival premiered in February of this year, it became one of the highest-rated shows on Disney+ and Hulu. The reboot reunited Zach Braff (J.D.) and Donald Faison (Turk), as well as Sarah Chalke (Elliot) and fan favorites John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox) and Judy Reyes (Carla).
The original characters, who audiences have always loved, are back, but the revival isn’t just about nostalgia. J.D. has stepped back into the hospital older and more reflective, while Turk is just as quick with a joke as he’s ever been. “We all knew we didn’t want to just do a nostalgia baby thing,” says Braff, who directed the pilot episode. “We wanted to bring a new audience in, which is one of the wonderful things that’s happening on Hulu, as you can see how many people are going back and starting the show who have never watched ‘Scrubs’ before.”
