Hannah’s Solo Journey: ‘Chicago Med’ Star Jessy Schram on pregnancy, Support, and What’s Next
Fans of NBC’s medical drama chicago Med will have to wait until Wednesday, january 7 at 8 p.m.ET to see the resolution of a dangerous cliffhanger involving the character Lenox, but the show’s winter break has provided star Jessy Schram with time to reflect on her character Hannah Asher’s complex storyline. Season 11 has centered on Hannah’s pregnancy and the evolving dynamics with potential co-parent Archer, as well as the lingering feelings surrounding Ripley.
Schram recently discussed the challenges facing Hannah with CinemaBlend,revealing a sense of isolation despite having support systems in place. According to the actress, Hannah is currently lacking the crucial emotional backing she needs as she navigates pregnancy. “To be honest, if I’m on Team Hannah too, I would say right now she’s not getting the support that she needs from a significant other,” Schram explained. “One, because she doesn’t have a significant other, but also because there is this push and pull when it comes to Archer, and then Ripley has since moved on and gone away for the time being.”
This lack of consistent support paints a picture of Hannah as a “very much a single pregnant woman,” despite having Archer as a co-parent and a friend. Schram emphasized the distinction between planning a baby and receiving the emotional support of a partner, noting that Hannah’s disagreements with Archer regarding medical tests highlight her need for someone fully on her side. While Archer remains a “safe place” for Hannah, Schram clarified that he “can’t be her full safe place,” as both individuals are grappling with their own personal challenges. “She has her own things as a woman that she’s going through, and he’s going through his own things. So she can’t really burst the bubble too much,” Schram stated.
The storyline isn’t solely focused on romantic entanglements. Hannah has also been developing a bond with Naomi, offering another layer to her support network. Though, the show’s fall finale introduced a complication: Archer’s flirtation with another surgeon. Schram acknowledged the unique challenges of dating while pregnant, observing that “a man has a lot of different options… in how he goes about that world.” She pointed out that pregnancy fundamentally shifts the dynamic, as “literally, the baby is attached to the woman.” While Chicago med has previously depicted characters navigating pregnancy and relationships – as seen with Goodwin’s past – Schram suggested that a similar path seems unlikely for hannah “at this point in her journey.”
despite keeping future plot details closely guarded, Schram hinted at upcoming explorations of hannah’s interactions with other potential romantic interests.”We will kind of embark down that journey a bit of what happens when other people are around and other options want to be explored,” she said. For now, fans can catch Schram in a different role, starring opposite Dominic Sherwood in the Hallmark Christmas movie A Suite Holiday Romance, where she plays a writer finding inspiration – and perhaps more – at a New York City hotel. The actress noted she enjoys wearing “a lot more sparkly dresses” for her Hallmark role than she does on the set of Chicago Med.
Fans can revisit past episodes of Chicago Med on Peacock as they await the show’s return on January 7th. Whether Hannah will ultimately allow more support into her life as her pregnancy progresses remains to be see
