Karla Souza Joins 'Grey's Anatomy' West Texas Spinoff

Karla Souza has secured a leading role in the highly anticipated "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff, scheduled to debut in the 2027-2028 broadcast season. Originally planned for the preceding year, the series faced a delay. The show is set to explore the challenges of healthcare in remote areas.

Set in West Texas, the untitled drama centers on a critical medical facility serving as a last resort for care in a vast, unpopulated region. Souza will embody Dr. Carolina "Lina" Hall, a doctor described as haunted and cynical, who manages a small-town medical center. This role reunites her with ABC and Shondaland, following her previous success.

Souza is widely recognized for her role as Laurel Castillo in the Emmy-winning ABC series "How to Get Away With Murder." Her other credits include the ABC sitcom "Home Economics" and projects for Netflix and Amazon. The new "Grey's Anatomy" spinoff marks another Shondaland production, with Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis serving as co-creators and executive producers. This expansion adds to the "Grey's Anatomy" franchise, which already includes "Private Practice" and "Station 19."