Zach Braff Promises Expanded Cast for 'Scrubs' Season 2, More Beloved Originals Set to Return

The 51-year-old star is already setting expectations high for what's coming next in the medical comedy's revival.

Speaking at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, Zach Braff shared optimistic details about the direction of season two. The actor, who stepped back into his signature role as Dr. John "JD" Dorian alongside executive producer duties, indicated the creative team has big plans ahead.

"Scrubs season two is gonna be even better than the first," Braff told People. "I feel like we all learned so much in doing season 1. So we learned what the audience really liked."

He went on to hint at casting developments taking shape behind the scenes. "We learned the tone and a lot of more guest stars will be back for the fans. I'll tease that. Or we're booking a lot of their fan favorites as we speak," he explained.

The reboot's first season brought back several core ensemble members from the original run. Donald Faison returned as Christopher Turk, with Sarah Chalke reprising her role as Elliot Reid. Both Judy Reyes and John C. McGinley made guest appearances as Carla and Dr. Perry Cox, respectively.

The revival's premise centers on the rekindled partnership between J.D. and Turk as they navigate a transformed medical landscape. "J.D. and Turk scrub in together for the first time in a long time: Medicine has changed; interns have changed; but their bromance has stood the test of time. Characters new and old navigate the waters of Sacred Heart with laughter, heart and some surprises along the way," the show's description reads.

The network has greenlit a slate of renewals this season, with Scrubs among the ABC shows receiving another cycle.