gray’s anatomy More than two decades later, progress continues to be made at ABC, which requires some changes – including when it comes to the cast.
The medical drama, which premiered in 2005, is based on the staff at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital. Over the years, the cast at the center of the show has changed as characters have come and gone – with many dying on screen due to various accidents in the workplace.
Season 23 will premiere in October 2026 and will pick up after several cast members exited. Fans have previously expressed concerns about major changes to the showrunners. Meg Marinis Have addressed.
“Even in the last two seasons, as you saw this year, we had to reduce the cast a little bit [because of industry-wide budget cuts]And everyone has very passionate feelings about their favorite characters,” Marinis told The Hollywood Reporter in May 2025. ”But if we can upset the writers, we know we’re doing it right. If people aren’t upset when someone leaves, it’s not as satisfying a story. It’s supposed to make people upset and sad, so I’m sure there will be some debate. But I have been persuaded to change my mind on things before.
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Anne Marie Fox/Disney via Getty ImagesVariety confirmed in September 2026 Sara Levy, Martin Martinez And Trevor Tordjman Joining the long-running series in guest-starring roles.
Levy will play Cory, who has been described as “funny and a little weird.”
The description reads, “Corey is very pregnant.” “She is very anxious about giving birth to her second child after the traumatic experience she had with her first child.”
Martínez was cast as Charlie, who “has had a very difficult upbringing and as a result of the trauma he has experienced, has a tough exterior and struggles to trust other people,” according to the official character breakdown.
Tordjman’s character, Thomas, is described as “the fun and charming boy next door who doesn’t realize he’s just as cute. Thomas is at the hospital to help make sure his brother’s girlfriend is okay.”
James WalkMeanwhile, Seth will play Norton in season 23. According to the official character description, Seth is “a handsome, arrogant surgeon turned businessman whose focus on the bottom line never wavers.” The newcomer “Olympic is the owner of Regent Health, a luxury care medical center where patients pay out-of-pocket for advanced care,” the summary reads.
onscreen exit
The latest additions to the cast came after Kevin McKidd And Kim Raver Left the series at the end of season 22.
“Grey’s Anatomy has been a huge chapter in my life both creatively and personally, and I’m deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years,” McKidd said in a March 2026 statement. “Both playing and directing Dr. Owen Hunt on the show have shaped me tremendously, and I’ve been fortunate to work with a group of extraordinary people during that time. I’m especially grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen, and I’m especially grateful for the encouragement she gave me when I stepped into directing.”
He added: “As that chapter comes to a close, I’m looking forward to what’s next – creating new work, telling new stories and taking what I’ve learned into the next phase of my career.”
Raver broke his silence at that time in a statement.
He wrote, “Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart. Sixteen years ago, thanks to the foresight of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers, I had the incredible privilege of stepping into this role.” “Since that day, bringing Shonda and our amazing team of writers’ iconic words to life has been a true gift. … To the fans – your unwavering devotion and support is the reason this show remains so powerful. Thank you for making this set my magic place and my home.”
Grey’s Anatomy has been going through a surprising amount of cast exits and onscreen deaths. The medical drama, which premiered in 2005, focuses on the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attendings at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, aka Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital, aka Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital. because of this […]
previous reduced guarantee
season 22 gray’s anatomy It has already experienced some changes as the show has reduced the minimum guarantee for its veteran cast to 14 out of the 18 episodes per season. while some gray’s anatomyThe stars were missing continuously for four episodes, Caterina ScorsoneAbsenteeism doubled.
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In October 2026, rumors surfaced gray’s anatomy Will return for season 23 with only 13 episodes. ABC did not confirm prior speculation about the show’s return.
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