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Grey’s Anatomy Things will look a little different after Season 22 Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver Giving the show a shocking exit.
McKidd, 53, died on March 25 “Grey’s Anatomy has been an important chapter in my life, both creatively and personally, and I’m so grateful for everything the show has given me over the years,” the actor said in a statement Wednesday. “Both playing Dr. Owen Hunt and directing the show had a huge impact on me, and I was lucky enough to work with an extraordinary group of people during this time. I am especially grateful to Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen and for the encouragement she gave me as I embarked on my journey into directing.”
He continued: “As this chapter comes to a close, I’m excited for the future – creating new work, telling new stories, and taking everything I’ve learned into the next phase of my career.”
Leifer, 57, also broke her silence on the news.
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“Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold an important and special place in my heart. I was honored to take on this role sixteen years ago thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beals,” she wrote in her statement. “It has been a true gift since that day to bring Shonda and our talented writing team’s iconic words to life. … To the fans, your unwavering dedication and support are the reason this show remains such a strong force. Thank you for making this set my magical place and my home.”
Creator Shonda RhimesIn the meantime, there’s a hint at how the season will be Summary by Teddy (Raver) and Owen (McKidd).
“We’ve had the privilege of watching Owen and Teddy’s love story develop and deepen over the years—these two characters always seem to find their way back to each other. Giving this couple’s story the happy ending it deserves is both bittersweet and delightful,” she teased in her statement. “Kevin and Kim brought extraordinary talent, nuance and heart to their roles as Owen and Teddy. Their contributions have left an indelible mark on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ both in front of and behind the camera. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with them and see them shine.”
“While we will all miss seeing them in the halls of Gray Sloan Memorial every day, I’m excited to see where Kim and Kevin’s journey will take them in the future,” she concluded.
deadline According to reports, McKidd and Laffer Learned more than a month ago they will leave Gray’s. Their final episode will be the Season 22 finale, which just wrapped production and will air on May 7.
Katherine Heigl, Patrick Dempsey, Justin Chambers and more stars have left Grey’s Anatomy for various reasons. Grey’s Anatomy, created by Shonda Rhimes and starring Ellen Pompeo, premiered on ABC in 2005. Pompeo (Meredith Gray) stepped down as a series regular after Season 19, but continued to provide narration and serve as special guests (…)
Grey’s Anatomy This season alone is facing a ton of cast changes. After Monica’s shocking death (Natalie Morales), Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) choose to take a vacation. It was later reported that Scorsone’s shutdown would last until the end of 2025 due to cost-saving measures.
The show has reduced its veteran cast’s minimum guarantee to 14 of the show’s 18 episodes per season. Although some Grey’s AnatomyThe usual star will miss four episodes, doubling Scorsone’s absence.
showrunner Marinis hinted before Not every character is safe this season.
“But even in the past two seasons, like you saw this year, we had to reduce the cast a little bit (because of budget cuts across the industry), and everyone was so passionate about their favorite characters,” Marinis told us hollywood reporter May 2025. “But if we can make the writers feel uneasy, then we know we’re doing something right. If people don’t feel uneasy when someone leaves, then the story is less satisfying. It should make people uneasy and sad, so I’m sure there will be some debate. But I’ve been persuaded to change my mind about things before.”
Grey’s Anatomy It airs Thursdays at 10pm ET on ABC and the next day on Hulu.
