A Grey's Anatomy Cast Update
Nothing groundbreaking here, but because E! Online has complied a list of all the Grey's Anatomy cast comings, goings and other issues all in one place, we are passing it along so you know who's in, out and up in the air as Season Six gets closer by the day.
Who's returning as a regular?
These Grey's Anatomy cast members will be back as series regulars with no complications: Justin Chambers as Dr. Alex Karev, Eric Dane as Dr. Mark Sloan, Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Derek Shepherd, Kevin McKidd as Dr. Owen Hunt, Sandra Oh as Dr. Cristina Yang, James Pickens Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Dr. Callie Torres and Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey.
What about Katherine Heigl?
Despite some backstage rumors you may have heard about, you just don't let go of an Emmy-winning movie star like Katherine Heigl, and thank goodness too.
Heigl did a hell of job with Izzie Stevens' cancer storyline last spring. Look for her to appear regularly in Season Six, although perhaps not quite as front and center as last year.
It's hard to top cancer!
P.S.: Commitment-phobic Alex got married to Izzie in the 100th episode last spring. Wonder if that's still copacetic, or if he'll have some adjustment issues?
What's up with the moms?
Ellen Pompeo is due to have her first baby in the fall. No official word yet on what her maternity leave will mean for Dr. Meredith Grey on the show, but there is talk that the actress may be able to appear in all Season Six episodes thanks to creative scheduling.
The adorable Chyler Leigh should be back on the show full-time as Dr. Lexie Grey after having her third child in May. Yes, third kid. She is not even 30!
Who's new full-time?
Remember when Brooke Smith appeared as Dr. Erica Hahn? Seems like a generation ago. She's been replaced by Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins. Supercute baby doctor Robbins is confirmed to be joining the show as a regular character for Season Six.
Who's out?
Last but not least, T.R. Knight has departed the show.
The specifics of George O'Malley's departure remain unconfirmed and shrouded in mystery until you we see the premiere on September 24, but our best guess is that the bus accident was his demise and Season Six opens with a funeral for the good man.
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November 21st, 2009 8:36 AM
i always feel for Dr yang she is always the left out one. why is that? wow alex is very cute i think.
August 2nd, 2009 4:06 PM
Hurray Capshaw! Did you know she's the step daughter of steven spielburg? How could an actress with a backround like that be turned down?
July 20th, 2009 12:20 PM
When we saw the church wedding, the church was full of strangers, but not the characters you would expect like Joe the bartender. So if there is a catholic funeral for George, expect a full church of people we don't know and no excollegues who've been written out.
July 17th, 2009 12:10 AM
Well I can't stand Burke. But I would love to see Hahn come back for the funeral. I just mentioned Burke cause he was a doc there while George was there. When Burke called George a pansy ass during the first surgery that George did. I begin to kinda dislike him. Even though those weren't Burkes words they where Shonda's words. Although Burke did call TR a faggot and that wasn't scripted. And he didn't do it once but twice. So if Shonda's bestfriend calls George a faggot and gets fired. What ya think she is going to do to George?
July 16th, 2009 6:29 PM
I'm glad to see Lexy again. BUt I hope so much so see Meredith though her actress is pregnant. She is the grey in greys anatomy. how should it work out without her?!
July 16th, 2009 4:12 PM
Well,I´m glad that almost all the cast is back, I think that Izzie will return to Grey´s Anatomy because if she doesn´t it would be very bad for the show. If two regular members go is a desaster for a television show.
And I miss George so much. In fact I miss George all season 5. So, I hope that at least Izzie come back.
(Sorry for my english)
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July 16th, 2009 10:18 AM
I saw that. I kinda find it hilarious that KH didn't get a nomination. I just have to laugh at that.
Maybe CW can win it this year? PLEAAAASE?
Kinda upset that PD didn't earn his nom either.
July 16th, 2009 10:16 AM
Grey's is nominated for 5 Emmys this year. I just checked. Btw, Heigl is NOT in the Supporting Actress category. Although, Wilson and Oh are.
July 16th, 2009 10:14 AM
If Burke comes back, it can't be Isiah not after what he did to TR and how he badmouthed him, James, Chondra, the producers for months after.
I can't stand Isiah.
I would never want to see his face again.
I miss George so much already.
July 16th, 2009 7:49 AM
If there is a funeral for George. Burke Addie and Dr Hahn should all be there. Just for the one episode. I think it would be interesting to see them all interact. To see how Callie would respond to Erica and Christina to Burke. And Addie could just be Addie.