Grey's Anatomy Season 23: Major Cast Changes & Returns

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, powered by AI and packed with headlines. Grey's Anatomy is gearing up for season 23, but the long-running medical drama continues to see major cast changes. Kevin McKid and Kim Raver are both exiting after playing Owen Hunt and Teddy Allman for years. The show is already cut back on appearances for several veterans as part of cost-saving efforts. Earlier this season, Natalie Morales' character Monica died, leading Catarina Scorsone's Amelia to take us a radical that now stretches until the end. Of 2025, veteran actors are guaranteed spots in only 14 out of 18 episodes per season, doubling the usual absences for some like Scorsone. Fans have mixed feelings about these shifts, which show creator Shonda Rhymes noting the bitter sweet send-off for Owen and Teddy's storyline. The actors express deep gratitude for their time on the series, highlighting personal growth and the chance to work with a talented team.

1:01Meanwhile, several stars are set to return, including Shonda Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Weber and Camilla Lettington, as Joe Wilson. Ellen Pompeo may appear in a limited role, possibly just in voiceover as Meredith Gray. As production ramps up, season 23 promises fresh stories amid these transitions, keeping Gray Sloan Memorial as dramatic as ever.