Scrubs: How the New Cast Bonded With the Original Stars | Set Stories

Joel Kim Booster shares what it was like stepping into the world of Scrubs as part of the show’s new cast in this behind-the-scenes interview with Collider. From his chaotic first table read with the returning cast to improvising jokes on set, Booster explains how the reboot balances the spirit of the original series with a fresh ensemble. In this exclusive Scrubs behind-the-scenes interview, Booster talks about collaborating with Zach Braff, who encouraged the cast to play around with the material and bring their own personality to their roles. He also reveals how the show recreated the original hospital set while building additional stages for fantasy sequences—a hallmark of the beloved comedy. Booster discusses filming his first Scrubs fantasy cutaway, dressing as a 1930s gangster in a casino sequence, and the unexpected challenges of returning to broadcast TV after years of streaming projects. He also shares stories about working with Donald Faison, bonding with the cast while filming in Vancouver, and adjusting to the medical jargon that comes with playing a TV doctor. If you’re curious how the new Scrubs cast is blending old and new energy behind the scenes, this conversation offers a candid look at the set and the people bringing the series back. 0:00 Introduction – Joel Kim Booster on the new Scrubs 0:20 Walking into the first table read late 1:03 Zach Braff encouraging improv on set 1:25 Writing his own joke for the pilot 2:06 Shooting a classic Scrubs fantasy cutaway 2:28 Recreating the hospital and building a casino set 3:04 The hat-throw stunt that hit a crew member Our Social Media:   / collider   www.x.com/Collider Our Website https://www.collider.com Video By Michael Zimmermann & Joaquin Rodriguez Carvalho For copyright matters, please contact us at: [email protected] #scrubs #joelkimbooster #collider