ETA: Photo added at the bottom of this post.

Filming on Grey’s Anatomy wrapped for the year on Friday (Dec. 15). Cast and crew will now enjoy a two-week break for the holidays and return to work in 2018 after New Year’s. To cap off the year, Camilla Luddington posted this cute photo with her “favorite.”

 
Another photo from the last filming day of 2017 was posted by photographer Sam Hellmann and this one includes OGs Justin and Ellen Pompeo.

★ Here’s some interesting Grey’s Anatomy news. An upcoming episode, which will be directed by Ellen Pompeo, will flash back to Alex’s turbulent teenage years. I always love when Grey’s explores Alex’s backstory and hopefully this means Justin will get some great material, so I’m excited. Check out what TV Line reported below.

TVLine has learned exclusively that Pompeo is poised to step behind the camera later this season to direct another episode of the long-running ABC drama. This will mark the actress’ second Grey’s directing stint; she helmed last season’s 18th episode, “Be Still, My Soul,” which revolved around the death of Maggie’s (Kelly McCreary) mother.

Pompeo’s latest directing effort may prove to be equally as heavy.

Although the script is still being finalized and therefore is subject to change, sources tell TVLine that a portion of the episode will flash back to Alex’s (Justin Chambers) turbulent teenage years. Per Grey’s canon, Alex spent much of his childhood coping with a drug-addict father and schizophrenic mother (the latter of whom he had committed). He made his way through more than a dozen foster homes, spent time in juvenile detention and lost his virginity to a nurse at his high school at 15. Suffice it to say, the episode will have no shortage of ground to cover.

Producers are looking to bring in a different actor to play Young Alex.

Pompeo is slated to begin work on the episode in January, with an air date likely falling in March/April. Grey’s is set to resume its current 14th season on Jan. 18.

 
★ Back in August, Justin attended Sheila E’s live performance and release party for her album “Iconic: Message 4 America” at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. Below is a photo posted by Grey’s Anatomy crew member Bryan Mendoza from that night and besides him it also features Justin, James Pickens Jr, Jason George and MC Lyte.

 
★ Bonus video because it’s funny: Justin at the Chateau Marmont in August taking selfies with fans. I’d say this fan speaks for all of us when she says she’s glad Shonda Rhimes hasn’t killed him (Alex). Justin’s reaction to that is pretty great.😂

The official trailer for season 2 of Swedish Dicks debuted this Thursday and Justin makes an appearance in it. The season 2 world premiere will be on Dec. 25th on Viaplay (for the US, season 2 premieres on Pop TV in Jan. 2018). A few stills can be seen at the photo archive, and the trailer below can be watched below.

 
Here’s a Swedish Dicks sneak peek. It’s the scene seen in the trailer but it’s a bit longer. Justin plays Graham and he’ll be in the season premiere. Looking forward to this. 😂😂

On Saturday (Dec. 2), Justin volunteered at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and helped pack meals for kids. He was there along with his costars Jason George and James Pickens Jr., as well as Grey’s Anatomy co-showrunner William (Bill) Harper and former writer/EP Mark Wilding. Check out the photo Jason posted on Instagram below.

William Harper tweeted about the Grey’s fam volunteering with their own fams, and donating to the LA Food Bank or supporting local food banks.

So much fun and such fun work with our #GreysAnatomy Fam and our own fams! Support the @LAFoodBank today where your 1$ supplies 4 meals for hungry kids, families and seniors! Or support your local food bank! Thanks @JasonWGeorge @7JustinChambers and @therealjpickjr https://t.co/RBSsVsNsDa

— William Harper (@wbharp) December 3, 2017