Donald Faison Discusses Scrubs Revival Season 2 and Friendship With Zach Braff

Inside Season 2 of the Scrubs Revival

Faison stated that the new season maintains the familiar comedic formula of the original medical sitcom while bringing in fresh talent. He noted that the upcoming episodes feature several talented young actors who have standout moments throughout the run. As an executive producer on the series, Faison indicated that he had the opportunity to view completed episodes in advance of their release. “It’s great. Some really talented young actors. It’s gonna show this season because they’ve all got standout moments throughout the season,” Faison said, according to OnTheRedCarpet.com. “I’m an executive producer in the time where I’ve gotten to actually see shows before they’ve come out. We’re sticking to the old formula but introducing so much. And so, I’m really excited for people to see it.” When asked how the revival manages to pass the baton to a newer cast, Faison praised the younger performers and assured viewers that they will have ample opportunity to shine on screen. Faison summed up the overarching tone of the new episodes by telling OnTheRedCarpet.com, “We pick up where we left off.”

Decades-Long Friendship Between Faison and Braff

The conversation also shifted to Faison’s personal history with Braff, dating back to their early days living in New York City. Faison recalled an apartment memory from the period when Braff was performing in Shakespeare in the Park and Faison was working on the film Uptown Girls.

He was in town doing Shakespeare in the Park. I’m doing Uptown Girls. The one thing I remember was one night, we’re both in our underwear at our loft playing ping pong. And I was like, yay. I guess this is my best friend. This is… this is best friend territory right here. Because I don’t think I’d ever do that with any other person.

Donald Faison via OnTheRedCarpet.com When Garguilo pointed out that the anecdote sounded unusual, Faison clarified that the situation was entirely normal within the context of their bond. “It wasn’t weird at all. But we were both in tighty whities playing ping pong, drunk after the club,” Faison told OnTheRedCarpet.com. Their personal connection extends beyond television sets and apartments, with Braff serving as the godfather to two of Faison’s six children.

Character Parallels and Rapid-Fire Insights

During a rapid-fire question segment with OnTheRedCarpet.com, Faison compared his real-life personality to his well-known character, Turk. He noted that the most Turk-like aspect of his daily life is that he remains a 50-year-old man who still behaves as though he is in his twenties. However, he distinguished himself from the character by pointing out a core difference in responsibility, stating that Turk is very responsible while he is not. Asked about past casting rejections, Faison offered a lighthearted response to OnTheRedCarpet.com: “Every role that I’ve ever wanted and didn’t get the movie sucks, so wouldn’t you like to know?” On the subject of communication between the two longtime co-stars, Faison revealed that the most recent text message he sent to Braff was a simple “You up?” When interviewed about whether playing a surgeon for years imparted any practical medical abilities, Faison joked that he could manage basic surgical tasks. “I could stitch something up,” Faison told OnTheRedCarpet.com. “The application of the stitches might hurt a lot, but you will be sewn together.”