‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Spinoff Pushed To 2027-28, Moves Production To New Mexico After Failing To Get CA Tax Credit As Betsy Beers Calls For Program Change

The upcoming "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, set to debut in the 2027-28 broadcast season, will be filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, rather than California, despite repeated efforts to secure state incentives. Shondaland executive producer and creative partner Betsy Beers expressed frustration at an Assembly Committee hearing in North Hollywood, criticizing California's film and television tax credit system for its limitations and unpredictability.

The spinoff, which will be set in West Texas, was twice rejected for a California tax credit, causing delays in production. Beers claimed that Shondaland's history of creating long-running shows that employed many crew members in California did not influence the decision to deny tax credits, stating that their record of loyalty to the state was disregarded.

She added that the tax credit was particularly difficult to obtain for a new show, resulting in lost time, personnel, and money. Beers also noted that the current California tax credit program is capped at $750 million annually, and politicians and industry professionals have been pushing to increase it or create a federal film tax incentive to compete with other states and countries.

The spinoff, co-created by Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis, is currently in pre-production in Albuquerque, with Rhimes and Marinis serving as executive producers. Marinis is also the showrunner for the flagship "Grey's Anatomy" series.