Scrubs Revival: Ryan Reynolds' Spence Return?

Get ready for a potential comeback! The beloved medical sitcom Scrubs might be getting a season 10, and that means a possible return of some familiar faces. But there's one guest star whose return would be a major upgrade from their original appearance.

Scrubs Revival?

Although nothing is confirmed, people close to the show have strongly hinted that Scrubs is coming back! The showrunner, Bill Lawrence, practically confirmed it would happen. This means the gang, including JD, are going back on TV screens! With nine seasons already released, this could have huge consequences. Some familiar stars have left a large impression. Others were less popular back when they appeared, yet over time the tide has changed dramatically.

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A Look Back at Scrubs' Guest Stars

Donald Faison as Turk, Zach Braff as JD, and Ryan Reynolds in Scrubs Image

Scrubs has used so many guest stars. Some stars had some larger roles than others, but it's pretty clear how famous those were that had already earned big roles or big success outside of Scrubs. One in particular really stands out, because well, this actor had relatively few roles before appearing as a Scrubs guest star but has since become incredibly well-known. He isn't exactly obscure as some might remember the roles this actor played, but they definitely stood out at the time.

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Ryan Reynolds and Spence

Custom Scrubs image of Elizabeth Banks as Kim, Heather Graham as Molly, Zach Braff as JD, and Mandy Moore as Julie Image

Think back. It might be a shock to believe but there was a time that Ryan Reynolds wasn't so super well-known! In Scrubs season 2, episode 22 ("My Dream Job"), he took on the role of Spence and the actor's profile had recently started to grow from roles such as Van Wilder: Party Liaison in 2002. However, he wasn't quite as iconic. That's what really sets up the big difference that a potential return might create for Scrubs season 10.

If Reynolds returns, the role will totally eclipse the previous version!

His first role in Scrubs gave him very little to do, despite the talent that is already very apparent even in that relatively smaller role.
Expect a completely different appearance, if this truly happens, and even a bigger and way more substantial role as the story progresses.
Spence could easily dominate any episode he shows up in, overshadowing those around him. It makes total sense that he is the focal point if he makes an appearance in the revival series. This time he can't help but be noticed given how incredible an actor he has become!

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Will Ryan Reynolds Return?

Can Scrubs afford Ryan Reynolds? A potential return has its challenges!

Reynolds focuses almost exclusively on films, rather than TV these days.
Considering Reynolds is incredibly popular now after the success of the Deadpool movies, his salary will likely be well out of the range for many TV series.

However, the connection that Disney has might work in the favor of the Scrubs crew. As Disney is the owner of Scrubs and also where Reynolds currently does so much work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). So maybe?

But regardless of if it ever happens or not, a Ryan Reynolds cameo as Spence in a Scrubs revival is exciting for many reasons and what he might offer! Even though it's something of a fantasy that might never come to be! The show had lots of unexpected comedic elements! Fans already got what seems like many fun and unusual cameos.

What's going to be super compelling, is that these smaller characters that once played a more obscure part, could be one that takes center stage and could be one of the most exciting additions in the Scrubs revival! It makes season 10 potentially incredible.

Scrubs Revival: Ryan Reynolds' Spence Return?

Scrubs Revival?

A Look Back at Scrubs' Guest Stars

Ryan Reynolds and Spence

Will Ryan Reynolds Return?

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