{"id":2444817,"date":"2026-06-04T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2444817"},"modified":"2026-06-04T15:17:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T15:17:00","slug":"greys-anatomy-star-weighs-in-on-future-amid-cast-shakeups-every-show-gets-canceled-someday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/greys-anatomy-star-weighs-in-on-future-amid-cast-shakeups-every-show-gets-canceled-someday\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGrey&#8217;s Anatomy\u201d star weighs in on future amid cast shakeups: Every show &#8216;gets canceled someday&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key Points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Grey&#8217;s Anatomy <\/em>star Jason George has weighed in on his future on the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actor said he&#8217;s sure he&#8217;s returning, after Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd exited following season 22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cEvery show that gets on the air gets canceled someday,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/greys-anatomy\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Grey's Anatomy;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Grey'&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Grey&#8217;s Anatomy<\/em><\/a> star <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/jason-george\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Jason George;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Jason George&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Jason George<\/a> has weighed in on his future on the long-running medical drama amid a shocking cast shakeup following the most recent season 22.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">George opened up about potentially returning to the show for season 23, following the show&#8217;s May 6 season finale earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I think I can confirm that Ben is coming back,&#8221; the 54-year-old said in a new interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/entertainment\/news\/greys-anatomys-jason-george-addresses-return-after-exits\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Us;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Us&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><em>Us<\/em><\/a>. &#8220;I\u2019m pretty certain I\u2019m coming back.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actor has appeared on the show in differing capacities since 2010, and said that he has faith in the show&#8217;s creative team as they push ahead on new installments.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Jason George on &#8216;Grey&#8217;s Anatomy&#8217; season 21<br \/>Credit: Disney\/Anne Marie Fox<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;They\u2019re not afraid to make the hard decisions in terms of story to keep the story as fresh and alive as possible. But they do it with respect,&#8221; George added, after <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/shonda-rhimes-teases-ending-for-departing-greys-anatomy-stars-11934638\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:news broke;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;news broke&quot;}\" class=\"link \">news broke<\/a> amid season 22&#8217;s rollout that stars <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/kim-raver\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kim Raver;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kim Raver&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kim Raver<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/kevin-mckidd\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Kevin McKidd;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kevin McKidd&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kevin McKidd<\/a> wouldn&#8217;t return to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/entity\/abc\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:ABC;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;ABC&quot;}\" class=\"link \">ABC<\/a> show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">George hasn&#8217;t only remained a vital part of the<em> Grey&#8217;s Anatomy<\/em> cast, he&#8217;s also helped expand it as part of the <em>Station 19<\/em> spin-off ensemble.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;As early as possible \u2014 as soon as you\u2019re thinking about it \u2014 you\u2019ll get a call and a conversation,&#8221; George told the outlet of the pre-season process. \u201cI remember when I got called to do the spinoff for <em>Station 19<\/em>. I thought it was a call to [say], \u2018Sorry, man, we\u2019re writing Ben off the show.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">George said he&#8217;s heard about horror stories from other actors, where productions won&#8217;t inform an actor that they&#8217;re leaving a project until they finish the table read for their final episode \u2014 which he compared to being &#8220;completely notably blindsided.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Looking ahead, George admitted he knows that \u201cevery show that gets on the air gets canceled someday,\u201d but \u201cIt\u2019s just a matter of if people treat it with respect while you\u2019re going along the path. So that\u2019s what I have, and that\u2019s a good time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">George also reflected on his time working with Raver and McKidd, calling them &#8220;some of the best people I\u2019ve met my entire time in Hollywood&#8221; amid their exits.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a statement, <em>Grey&#8217;s<\/em> creative force, Shonda Rhimes, additionally commented on the season 22 cast shakeup.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"'Grey's Anatomy' star Jason GeorgeCredit: Disney\/Anne Marie Fox\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/xMKnsKaPRkQ8sOyMX4Mk9w--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/entertainment_weekly_785\/a21c1a4ac134c57230a9ff69ebaab041\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>&#8216;Grey&#8217;s Anatomy&#8217; star Jason George<br \/>Credit: Disney\/Anne Marie Fox<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cOver the years, we have had the privilege of watching Owen and Teddy\u2019s love story evolve and deepen \u2014 two characters who always seem to find their way back to each other,\u201d Rhimes said in a statement about the actors. \u201cIt is both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves. Kevin and Kim bring extraordinary talent, nuance, and heart to their roles as Owen and Teddy. Their contributions leave an indelible mark on <em>Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>, both in front of and behind the camera. I\u2019m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them both and to see them shine.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><em>Get your daily dose of entertainment news, celebrity updates, and what to watch with our <\/em><\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/ew-dispatch-newsletter-11812417\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:EW Dispatch newsletter;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;EW Dispatch newsletter&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong><em>EW Dispatch newsletter<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Entertainment Weekly<\/em> has reached out to ABC representatives for <em>Grey&#8217;s Anatomy<\/em> for comment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One of the longest-running scripted shows in modern network history, <em>Grey&#8217;s Anatomy<\/em> first debuted on ABC in 2005, with lead stars <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/ellen-pompeo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Ellen Pompeo;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ellen Pompeo&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Ellen Pompeo<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/chandra-wilson\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Chandra Wilson;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chandra Wilson&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Chandra Wilson<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/james-pickens-jr\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:James Pickens Jr.;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;James Pickens Jr.&quot;}\" class=\"link \">James Pickens Jr.<\/a> each remaining with the program since season 1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/greys-anatomy-jason-george-returning-season-23-11990790\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Entertainment Weekly;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Entertainment Weekly&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source nz.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Grey&#8217;s Anatomy star Jason George has weighed in on his future on the program. The actor said he&#8217;s sure he&#8217;s returning, after Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd exited following season 22. \u201cEvery show that gets on the air gets canceled someday,\u201d he added. 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