What role does Trevor Jackson play on Grey’s Anatomy? Character details explored

On the long-running medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, Trevor Jackson has joined the cast as a new intern, Dr. Wes Bryant. Wes is a complex, new surgical intern at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

He showed up in the closing episodes of Season 21 as a memorable guest star, immediately creating a buzz. Given the impact he made right out of the gate, it’s no surprise that Jackson got a quick promotion to a series regular for the upcoming Season 22. 

Following his arrival, the tension meter spiked, particularly messing with the already complicated personal and professional lives of co-interns Simone Griffith and Lucas Adams.

Everything to know about Trevor Jackson’s character on Grey’s Anatomy

Trevor Jackson joins the cast of Grey’s Anatomy as a new intern, named Dr. Wes Bryant. What really sets Dr. Wes Bryant apart is that he’s an almost unbelievably brilliant doctor but he's also got this towering sense of confidence and arrogance. His professional excellence is obvious and makes him a natural standout in the OR. His poor bedside manner and seriously over-eager ambition are a clear sign that his journey in a field demanding empathy will be anything but smooth.

Wes's introduction to the show was a classic Grey’s twist: messy and totally unexpected. He unknowingly met his future colleague, Simone Griffith, at Joe's Bar. This happened right after Simone had a major blow-up with Lucas Adams, her on-again, off-again love interest. Simone was totally clueless about the new guy; they ended up having a passionate one-night stand. Completely unaware of the fact that they will cross paths in the professional realm. Things took a dramatic turn when it was revealed that her one-night stand was her co-intern. 

Early on, Grey’s Anatomy, Dr. Bryant demonstrates an undeniable knack for surgery, impressing the attendings with his sharp instincts. Dr. Bryant's arrogance presents ongoing challenges, often causing friction that undermines the collaborative training environment Dr. Miranda Bailey aims to establish. 
He frequently demonstrates a tendency to question established protocols and subtly disregard the difficulties faced by colleagues, particularly Lucas Adams, who is repeating his intern year.

The introduction of Dr. Bryant has injected a significant, compelling source of conflict into the storyline of the current intern class. This is largely centered on the turbulent personal and professional paths of Adams and Simone Griffith. 
Specifically, his involvement directly challenges Simone's professional focus and further complicates Adams's efforts to stabilize his career and personal life.
With his promotion to a series regular for Season 22, it is highly anticipated that Trevor’s character will encounter more substantial professional and personal obstacles. 

These challenges will likely compel him to address whether his exceptional surgical talent can ultimately outweigh his difficult personality traits in a hospital setting where the value of interpersonal skill and compassion often proves decisive.

About Trevor Jackson

Trevor Howard Lawrence Jackson is an American actor, singer and dancer born on August 30, 1996, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. Jackson is famous for his acting roles, including Aaron Jackson on the popular Freeform series Grown-ish and his lead role as Youngblood Priest in the film Superfly. 

He currently plays Dr. Wes Bryant, a surgical intern, on the long-running ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. Among his career achievements, he won a Young Artist Award in 2012 for his role on Harry's Law and the Soul Train Certified Award in 2019. He also had notable roles in the Syfy series Eureka, Disney Channel's Let It Shine and the Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated series American Crime