Camilla Luddington ofGreys Anatomyis planning on a different path for her character, Jo Wilson, in season 17. With her husband, Alex Karev, leaving her last season, Jo decided to seek some male companionship in the premiere episode with pal Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) to start getting over her ex.

The British-born actress discussed the plot twist in a recent interview, apparently enjoying the turn her characters relationship has taken with her co-star.

In the season 17 opener, Jo appeals to Jackson for somewhat of a rebound hookup as a way to help her get over Alex. Jackson was happy to oblige and provided a romantic atmosphere for their tryst, only to have Jo break down in tears when things started getting physical.

The pals decided Jo wasnt ready to take the intimate step she planned on and decided to keep things platonic. Luddington felt Jos initial intentions for healing were a step in the right direction.

I definitely think thats happened where youre like, You know what, I just need a new guy, and its gonna help me move forward a little,' Luddington told Cosmopolitan of the storyline. She just didnt realize she wasnt ready for it yet. But I also felt like Jackson was very sweet when she had her snotty breakdown.

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Luddington and Williams evidently welcomed the plot twist, where they have been requesting a storyline between Jo and Jackson.

Jesse and I have a lot of fun together in real life, and for so many seasons, weve been asking to have scenes together, Luddington revealed. That scene was actually shot last season. We didnt know that was coming until [showrunner] Krista [Vernoff] was like, So, you guys are going to hook up. Its gonna be really funny hook up. Those characters havent really interacted a lot, either.

The British actor saw the interlude between the two colleagues as a mixed bag, but gave kudos to Jo for taking control of her own destiny.

I loved it because I felt like, first off, its really funny, even though its kind of depressing, too, Luddington explained. But I do love that Jo is advocating for herself and kind of just going for it. I think it takes a lot of strength to just go in and say to someone what you need and want and put yourself out there. And we had so much fun filming it.

As for what the rest of season 17 holds for the two Grey Sloan docs, Luddington kept their future vague.

What Ill share is that I think its at least the seed of a friendship, she told Cosmopolitan. I think that theyve shared something intimate, even though it didnt go very far. I think they were both very vulnerable in that moment.

While there may be potential for a romance between Jo and Jackson, Luddington is hoping her character enjoys being on her own for the time being.

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I want her to have her single girl season, the Greys Anatomy star said of Jo. Personally, I dont think her jumping into a long term relationship is the right thing for her right now. I think you always need that time after a huge breakup like that to kind of sit back and breathe. I would like Jo to play the field, thats what I would like.

ABCs Greys Anatomy airs on Thursday nights.

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