Grey's Anatomy's Texas-set spin-off is choosing Albuquerque
After failing twice to earn a California tax credit, the upcoming Grey's Anatomy spin-off is moving production to Albuquerque.
Grey's Anatomy, the long-running series that has filmed in Los Angeles for 23 years, is set to move its upcoming spin-off to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The decision to relocate was made after the show failed twice to secure a California tax credit. Producers applied for the credit in 2020 and delayed production to reapply, causing the spin-off's release date to be pushed to the 2027-2028 season.
Shondaland and ABC executives, including executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, hoped for a different outcome due to their long history of filming in Los Angeles, including Private Practice, Scandal, and How To Get Away With Murder. However, despite their efforts, they were denied credit due to not providing enough jobs for the state.
The show's co-creator and showrunner, Rhimes, faces a 12-hour commute to Albuquerque for the new series, which is set in West Texas.
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