Grey's Anatomy's Kevin McKidd Teases a 'Rocky Road' with 'Some Tension' for Owen and Teddy(Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd on “Grey’s Anatomy”.Photo: Liliane Lathan/ABC

Kevin McKiddknows it won’t be smooth sailing for his character Owen Hunt and his wife Teddy Altman whenGrey’s Anatomyreturns for its 21st season.As fans may recall, the couple found themselves in the center of controversy — and ultimately were fired — after Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) discovered Meredith Grey’s (Ellen Pompeo) secret Alzheimer’s research.McKidd, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about what the future holds for Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen on the red carpet at the premiere ofIt Ends with Usin New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 6.“It’s a rocky road for them to come back to the hospital,” he teased. “It’s a lot of fun when it happens.”Kevin McKidd at the premiere ofIt Ends with Usin New York City on Aug. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty Images“I can’t say too much about it, but it causes some tension between Teddy and Owen as well,” he added. “Because there’s been some decisions made, but I think they’re going to fight through it. But it’s a little bit rocky for a little moment.”The Scottish actor also reflected on his future on the show after being part of the ABC medical drama since 2008. Sharing whether he sees himself moving on from the series, he said, “I don’t know the answer to that question. I love playing the part.”“Meg Marinis, she’s our showrunner, is writing the role and all of our roles," he added. “It feels like she’s freshened us all up as characters. She’s given us all new things to sort of work on and work through as characters. As long as that continues, I’m happy.“The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!Kevin McKidd on “Grey’s Anatomy”.Christopher Willard via Getty ImagesAt this point, McKidd said the cast and crew “feels like my family."“I’ve been there for 15 years; I can’t believe it. I’ve not been anywhere for 15 years,” he added. “So it feels like family now. It would be a lot to walk away from. So I’m very happy there.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Season 21 ofGrey’s Anatomypremieres Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

Kevin McKiddknows it won’t be smooth sailing for his character Owen Hunt and his wife Teddy Altman whenGrey’s Anatomyreturns for its 21st season.

As fans may recall, the couple found themselves in the center of controversy — and ultimately were fired — after Catherine Fox (Debbie Allen) discovered Meredith Grey’s (Ellen Pompeo) secret Alzheimer’s research.

McKidd, 51, opened up to PEOPLE about what the future holds for Teddy (Kim Raver) and Owen on the red carpet at the premiere ofIt Ends with Usin New York City on Tuesday, Aug. 6.

“It’s a rocky road for them to come back to the hospital,” he teased. “It’s a lot of fun when it happens.”

Kevin McKidd at the premiere ofIt Ends with Usin New York City on Aug. 6, 2024.Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Cindy Ord/Getty Images

“I can’t say too much about it, but it causes some tension between Teddy and Owen as well,” he added. “Because there’s been some decisions made, but I think they’re going to fight through it. But it’s a little bit rocky for a little moment.”

The Scottish actor also reflected on his future on the show after being part of the ABC medical drama since 2008. Sharing whether he sees himself moving on from the series, he said, “I don’t know the answer to that question. I love playing the part.”

“Meg Marinis, she’s our showrunner, is writing the role and all of our roles,” he added. “It feels like she’s freshened us all up as characters. She’s given us all new things to sort of work on and work through as characters. As long as that continues, I’m happy.”

The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now!

Kevin McKidd on “Grey’s Anatomy”.Christopher Willard via Getty Images

Christopher Willard via Getty Images

At this point, McKidd said the cast and crew “feels like my family.”

“I’ve been there for 15 years; I can’t believe it. I’ve not been anywhere for 15 years," he added. “So it feels like family now. It would be a lot to walk away from. So I’m very happy there.”

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Season 21 ofGrey’s Anatomypremieres Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC.

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