Grey’s Anatomy Star Jessica Capshaw Makes Blythe Hart in 9-1-1: Nashville Look Familiar, TVLine Explains

A familiar television face

Before joining 9-1-1: Nashville, Jessica Capshaw spent years playing Dr. Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes’ medical drama. She has also appeared in Tell Me Lies, The L Word and Bones.

In Nashville, Capshaw plays Blythe Hart, part of a family of first responders. The contrast between the two characters has not stopped Capshaw from seeing a connection between them.

Film roles and family ties

Capshaw’s film work includes Minority Report, released in 2002. She played Evanna, a Precrime Division pilot and tactical support officer, appearing in the opening sequence alongside John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise.

Warmth in serious settings

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Capshaw said Arizona joined Grey’s Anatomy after Cristina, played by Sandra Oh, and Meredith, played by Ellen Pompeo, had established its “dark and twisty” tone. She recalled that Arizona brought a different quality to the show.

Capshaw described Blythe as having “a lightness about her” that may come from privilege. She added that the character will face heavy circumstances but tries to bring warmth to them, a quality she sees in both roles.