“Scrubs” star Sarah Chalke recently sat down with TV Guide, and during the discussion we got a pretty good idea of what the revamped version of the long-running comedy will look like. (Warning: if you don’t want potential spoilers, now is the time to turn away.)

Chalke said that, first of all, her real-life pregnancy would in fact be written into the show; just like in the vision J.D. (Zach Braff) had at the end of this past season, Elliot will be married to her fellow doctor and expecting a baby. She claims that creator “Bill [Lawrence] was very generous to write it in, so I’m not, like, carrying a giant chart or something in front of my belly all the time.” She said that the plan was too do a few episodes until the baby gets too big before returning after a brief hiatus. Even though the story of J. D. and Elliot is not the primary story anymore, it will still have a place.

She also confirmed what many have been saying for months, that the return of “Scrubs” will be more in a classroom setting and focus more on Dr. Turk (Donald Faison) as a teacher alongside his former boss Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley). Zach Braff will still appear, though it will only be in a small handful of episodes.

Are you excited to see “Scrubs” back on the air in January, or do you think the show should’ve ended last season? Let me know your thoughts with a comment below!

[GERALD] Male, Early 20s, Caucasian with baby dreadlocks, Tevas, and an Aztec poncho, pounding on African drums. He is a new med student who is very granola and earth-loving. Co-Star, Possible Recurring,

[MITCHELL] Male, 15 years old, Asian. A new med student…he is the Asian Doogie Howser. ACTOR MUST BE 18 + TO PLAY YOUNGER OR ABLE TO WORK AS AN ADULT. Co-Star, Possible Recurring

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MEGHAN MARONEY:- Late 30s - early 40s, a very upbeat mom. She is a patient in the hospital and her 12 year old son, Ryan, is with her. She finds out she is terminal…2 scenes with 1 speech and 1 line, Co-Star, Scale + 10%.

RYAN MARONEY:- 12 years old. His mother is a patient in the hospital who is terminal. He is the type of kid who keeps his feelings bottled up. He copes with her diagnosis by bonding with Denise (Eliza Coupe) and playing video games with her…5 scenes, 11 lines, Co-Star, Scale + 10%.

MAN:- Late 50s. A patient in the hospital. He is on a gurney when Lucy (Kerry Bishe) falls and blocks his feeding tube…1 line, Co-Star, Scale + 10%sptv050769. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

MRS. DUNCAN:- Mid 40s - Mid 50s. Turk and J.D. are talking during a surgery and Mrs. Duncan joins in…she is the patient and supposed to be asleep…2 lines, Co-Star, Scale + 10%.

Captain Dunhill:- 30-40 years old, huge African-American security guard. Very serious about his rank and being respected. Always suspicious of the harmless people and never of the real security threats…HEAVY RECURRING GUEST STAR, TOP OF SHOW .

Lt. Dunkirk:- 30 - 40 year old security guard. Always deferential to the Captain. Constantly sucking up to him by bringing up the Captain’s former job guarding Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine…PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES. HEAVY RECURRING GUEST STAR, TOP OF SHOW .

‘Scrubs’ taps two, rounding out cast

Michael Mosley and up-and-comer Kerry Bishe have landed the remaining two new starring roles on ABC’s “Scrubs.”

The two join Dave Franco as the three new regulars on the veteran comedy, which is shifting its setting to a medical school next season.

Mosley will play Drew, a scruffy and attractive thirysomething med student, who is getting his second shot at medical school after a major meltdown 10 years ago when he was a top candidate at Harvard Medical School.

Despite being a decade older than the other students, he is not happy about being given the role of de facto “mentor” to the young students and completely resists any friendships that may come out of that.

Bishe will play Lucy, a 22-year-old first-year med student who is an attractive all-American girl and the first in her close-knit family of commercial fishermen to go to college. Lucy is bright and has learned impressive surgical skills from gutting fish, but is overwhelmed by the pressure of the workload, the new environment and the expectations of her family.

Mosley, recently seen in “The Proposal,” is repped by Gersh and Smith Talent Group.

Sacred Heart University — that’s what we’ve dubbed it for now — has just accepted a new first year med student.

Sources tell me Dave Franco has been cast as a “Scrubs“‘ series regular, the first of three new actors to join the show later this year.

You may recognize Franco from “Privileged” on which he played Rose (Lucy Hale)’s boyfriend Zach. Or, perhaps, you see the resemblance between him and his big brother, James.

Either way, if you’re a “Scrubs” fan, you’ll get to know Dave later this year when he takes on the role of “Cole,” a 22-year-old medical student, who might rub people the wrong way. I’m hearing he’s a crazy entitled, rich kid whose family has no problem using their money to give him an edge.

As you can imagine, Dr. Cox will be a huge fan of his. Or just hate him with a nasty vengeance… which I very much look forward to seeing.

Following a hilarious eighth season, which culminated in a perfect season finale, we were a bit apprehensive when NBC announced another season of Scrubs; one that will feature a slew of new characters.

But we’re encouraged by the promotion of Eliza Coupe to series regular. Her intern character of Denise was hilarious this spring.

Who will join Denise, Dr. Cox and Dr. Turk as the main characters this season? NBC sent out a casting notice this week, as it seeks to fill the following key roles for the fall:

• Lucy Tompkins: A 22-year-old first year medical student, quite attractive all-American girl, from a close-knit family of commercial fishermen.
  
• Drew Suffin: A 30-year-old medical student, scruffy but attractive with sex appeal, and charisma. Similar to Bill Murray.
  
• Cole McCallister: A 22-year-old medical student, very handsome, charming, conservative, confidently stupid, impeccably-dressed and very entitled. Annoys the heck out of Dr. Cox.
  

Creator Bill Lawrence has said he wants at least one major name to join the show. Does anyone come to mind for any of these roles?

Dr. Cox will have a new set of students to scream out on season nine of Scrubs. We can’t wait.

[LUCY TOMPKINS] 22-year-old first year med-student, very attractive all-American girl, from a close-knit family of commercial fishermen. Grew up working class in a very rich town (a la the Hamptons). The entire family has sacrificed and placed all their hopes and dreams on her success. She’s the first one to go to college, let alone med school. Lucy is bright and has learned impressive surgical skills from gutting fish, but is overwhelmed by the pressure of the workload, the new environment and her family’s expectations. She constantly contemplates quitting, but she never will. She has a nervous habit of lying about trivial things to connect with people, then immediately copping to the lie out of guilt. Despite the competitive nature of the school, Lucy has a positive view of people to the point of naïveté. She will also reveal herself to be tougher than everyone thinks. SERIES REGULAR. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

[DREW SUFFIN] 30-year-old med student, scruffy but attractive with sex appeal, and charisma. A Bill Murray-type. This is his second and probably last shot at medical school. He had been-ten years earlier-a top candidate at Harvard Medical school with perfect scores, a perfect fiancé and a photographic memory until he crashed in a spectacular fashion. Hiding his dark past, he’s bounced around for most of the last decade and now finally has it all together… or does he? On a day-to-day basis he has to resist those situations and bad habits that triggered his famous flame-out. Drew is obviously a generation older than the other students and, although he has a tendency to fight for the underdog, he is not happy about being given the role of de facto “mentor” to the young students and completely resists any friendships that may come out of that. His cool, wise-ass demeanor masks a tightly-wound and terrified former self sptv050769. SERIES REGULAR. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

[COLE MCCALLISTER] 22-year-old med student, very handsome, charming, conservative, confidently stupid, impeccably-dressed and incredibly entitled. His family donated a wing to the med school and he has a residency slot waiting for him at Sacred Heart when he graduates. Cole seems like a sweet, nice guy at first but is quickly revealed to be a gigantic ass. He’s competitive, manipulative, tries to psyche people out and never pulls his weight in labs or study groups. Although still four years away from being a doctor, he recklessly delivers explicit and erroneous medical advice to patients. His attitude and pedigree are an enormous irritant to Dr. Cox. Cole has shades of a young George W. Bush, someone who was born on third base but thinks he hit a triple. SERIES REGULAR. PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ETHNICITIES.

Many changes are coming to Scrubs. In front of the camera, as previously reported, the sitcom will shift to medical school, with Dr. Cox and Dr. Turk taking over as the main characters.

Behind the camera, meanwhile, the series is getting a new executive producer: Josh Bycel - whose credits include Psych and American Dad - will join the show, according to Variety.

Bycel essentially replaces producers Neil Goldman and Garrett Donovan, who have moved on to NBC’s Community; he’ll help oversee the show while creator Bill Lawrence gets the new comedy Cougar Town off the ground.

“Scrubs,” the beloved series we said goodbye to last month when J.D. (Zach Braff) made his exit from Sacred Heart, will return to the schedule this winter, but it won’t be the same show… not at all.

“Scrubs” e.p. Bill Lawrence told EW.com last week that when the sitcom comes back, it’ll no longer take place in the hospital, but in a medical school with professors Cox (John C. McGinley) and Turk (Donald Faison) instead.

Sacred Heart won’t disappear completely though. Dr. Cox and Dr. Turk’s students will end up seeing several familiar faces while doing rotations there every now and then… Braff, Sarah Chalke (Elliot), Judy Reyes (Carla) and Ken Jenkins (Dr. Kelso) have signed on to appear as guest stars throughout the season.

The med students will be comprised of actors new to the “Scrubs” family, though casting has not yet begun. Lawrence did, however, mention that ABC is encouraging them to hire one big name, someone recognizable.

Sources close to the series tell me “Gilmore Girls“‘ Lauren Graham is currently at the top of their wish list.

As for last season’s newbies, Eliza Coupe, Betsy Beutler, Sonal Shah and Todd Bosley, the interns who were once rumored to be “Scrubs” future, I’m told Coupe will likely be the only one considered to return in some regular capacity.

Neil Flynn (The Janitor) and Christa Miller (Jordan) have both landed series regular roles on new sitcoms, however Christa can do double duty on “Scrubs” since her new gig is Lawrence’s other show, “Cougar Town,” which will film right next door.

No, not next door to the abandoned hospital in the Valley. “Scrubs” has actually packed up shop, its sets will be built on a studio lot in Culver City.

Insiders tell me the producers are busy brainstorming a new name for the show as well… something that will probably include “Scrubs,” but somehow distinguish that it’s different from the show we’ve watched for the last eight years.