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Grey's Anatomy Season 23: Who's Staying, Who's Going?
8 May
Summary
- Showrunner confirms uncertainty about season 23 cast members.
- Recent finale saw fewer returning cast members than usual.
- Future of characters like Kwan and interns remains undecided.
The cast for the upcoming season 23 of Grey's Anatomy remains uncertain, according to showrunner Meg Marinis. Speaking on May 7, Marinis acknowledged that the season 22 finale had fewer returning cast members than usual. This was a creative choice to focus on the current main characters.
Marinis expressed a desire to see new interns return, noting they were fun to write for. However, the final episodes of season 22 required significant focus on the show's established regulars. The medical drama, set in Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, is known for its dramatic twists and character exits, sometimes influenced by cost-saving measures affecting scripted television.
Recent events in the season 22 finale included Owen and Teddy's departure for Paris, and Meredith's proposal to Nick. The possibility of a wedding for Meredith and Nick depends on the availability of actor Scott Speedman, whose other show, R.J. Decker, Marinis hopes will be renewed. The fate of Kwan, who was fired, is also undecided, with his return to Grey Sloan uncertain.
Regarding long-standing characters like James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson, Marinis emphasized their importance as the show's "OGs." She stated they are pillars of the series and she cannot envision scaling back their roles. However, Bailey's character might be seen in a different capacity.
