‘Scrubs’ Revival to Honor Sam Lloyd in a Subtle Way
Back in July, it was announced that Scrubs would be revived. Fans were thrilled at the prospect of catching up with their favorite fictional doctors at their favorite fictional hospital. Not all of the main cast members, however, will be able to appear. One prominent figure from the series has died since the 2010 finale. Sam Lloyd, who played Sacred Heart’s lawyer, Ted Buckland, died in 2020. The revival will honor his memory with a special tribute.
When did Sam Llyod die?
Sam Lloyd died in April 2020, just over a year after he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. According to Sky News, Lloyd sought medical care after worsening headaches and weight loss could no longer be ignored. Lloyd later learned that the brain tumor was a result of lung cancer that had metastasized. The diagnosis came just weeks after he welcomed a son.
After his death on April 30, 2020, at the age of 56, several Scrubs castmates and production team members paid tribute to Lloyd. The team plans to continue carrying his legacy into the revival, though in a subtle yet meaningful way.
The ‘Scrubs’ revival will honor Sam Lloyd’s memory
While Sam Lloyd won’t be able to reprise his role as Ted Buckland in the Scrubs revival, the team has made sure his memory is included in the series. During a recent chat with Esquire, Zach Braff revealed that the Sacred Heart staff will spend time at a new bar called Lloyd’s Tavern. The bar’s name, Braff revealed, was a production designer’s idea as a nice way to honor Lloyd.
Braff, who rose to fame playing J.D. Dorian, said he thinks the tribute is moving, but he promises there will be more. He told the outlet that doing the show without Lloyd is hard, and that a bigger tribute is also in the works.
The Scrubs revival will premiere on ABC on February 25. It will also be available on Hulu for subscribers.
