Overview

• Angela Bassett says she is making no promises about Peter Krause’s return and emphasizes keeping his character’s memory alive.
• Showrunner Tim Minear has maintained that the character’s exit is permanent, despite ongoing fan speculation.
• Season 9 is in production and scheduled to premiere on ABC on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. ET.
• Corinne Massiah and Elijah M. Cooper have been promoted to series regulars, pointing to a greater focus on Athena’s family.
• Bassett expects Athena to avoid a prolonged grief arc by throwing herself into work and hints at more dangerous set pieces ahead.