Grey's Anatomy
Casting News

As a veteran of the soap opera world, Leven Rambin knows all about backstabbing and bed-hopping.

With that in mind, Lexie Grey better watch her back. Or her man, to be specific: the former All My Children star has booked a recurring role on Grey's Anatomy.

According to Rambin's Twitter account, the actress has started filming scenes for the ABC hit already; and her character looks to be going after a certain, gorgeous plastic surgeon:

Soap Opera Weekly, meanwhile, reports that Rambin will actually recur on both Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice.

No details yet on her character, but expect her to show up later this year. And cause a few problems for Lexie and Mark, by the implication of this Tweet.

Grey’s Anatomy has enlisted former 24 and Lipstick Jungle actress Kim Raver to throw a wrench into Owen and Cristina’s burgeoning romance, according to reports.

Kim will be joining the hit medical drama in its sixth season as a new SGH surgeon as well as a possible love interest for Kevin McKidd’s character, Dr. Owen Hunt.

This coincides with the Grey's Anatomy spoilers we've read that someone from Owen's past may appear to reveal that the hot trauma doc's closet has skeletons.

“Someone comes to the hospital that he was connected to in his past, not his ex-fiancée, but it’s somebody we didn’t expect,” the actor said in a recent interview.

“I think it could get a little tricky, to say the least, but also exciting and interesting," he added. "Hopefully it will bring [Owen and Cristina] closer in the long run.”

Raver’s role is recurring and she will debut on November 12. In addition, EW reports this morning that Katherine Heigl (Izzie) will begin her string of five non-consecutive missed episodes following a traumatic event in next week's episode.

Meanwhile, Ellen Pompeo's Meredith is not going to miss any episodes due to her maternity leave, however we will see less of her beginning next week as well.

There will apparently be a plot line to explain this as well.

Who do you think Kim Raver is playing and now does she know Owen? Are you excited for the new blood on Grey's this year or do you just miss the old days?

As Grey's Anatomy viewers learned on the season premiere, Seattle Grace is about to merge with Mercy West.

The result will be an influx of new characters, one of whom will be portrayed by Sarah Drew. The actress - most recently seen as Kitty Romano on Mad Men - will play the recurring role of a doctor named April.

The official hospital merger takes place on October 15.

Drew joins previously announced Mercy West newcomers Robert Baker, Jesse Williams and Nora Zehetner on the show. Their characters will compete with Seattle Grace regulars for jobs and patients.

The actress was originally cast on Inside the Box, a pilot created by Shonda Rhimes that was never picked up.