Grey’s Anatomy is going through more cast shakeups ahead of season 23 after losing several characters.
Variety confirmed on Monday, September 28, that Sarah Levy, Martin Martinez and Trevor Tordjman are joining the long-running series in guest starring roles.
Levy, 40, will play Corrie, who is described as “witty and a bit of an oddball.”
“Corrie is very pregnant,” the description reads. “She has a lot of anxiety about giving birth to her second child after the traumatic experience she had with her first child.”
Martinez, 26, was cast as Charlie, who “has had a rough upbringing and as a result of the trauma he’s experienced, he has a tough exterior and struggles to trust other people,” according to the official character breakdown.
Tordjman’s character, Thomas, is described as “the fun loving and charming boy next door who doesn’t realize he is as cute as he is. Thomas is at the hospital to help ensure his brother’s girlfriend is OK.”
The latest additions to the cast come after Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver departed the series at the end of season 22. The decision came as a shock to viewers who grew attached to Teddy (Raver) and Owen’s (McKidd) story lines.
“Grey’s Anatomy has been a huge chapter of my life, creatively and personally, and I’m deeply grateful for everything the show has given me over the years,” McKidd, 53, said in a March statement. “Playing Dr. Owen Hunt and directing on the show have both shaped me enormously, and I’ve had the privilege of working with an extraordinary group of people throughout that time. I’m particularly thankful to Shonda Rhimes for creating Owen, and for the encouragement she gave me as I stepped into directing.”
He continued: “As that chapter comes to a close, I’m looking forward to what’s ahead — building new work, telling new stories and taking everything I’ve learned into the next phase of my career.”
Raver, 57, broke her silence at the time in a statement of her own.
“Playing Dr. Teddy Altman will always hold a dear and special place in my heart. Sixteen years ago, I had the incredible privilege of stepping into this role thanks to the vision of Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers,” she wrote. “Since that day, it has been a true gift to bring the iconic words of Shonda and our brilliant team of writers to life. … To the fans — your unwavering devotion and support are the reason this show remains such a force. Thank you for making this set my place of magic and my home.”
Season 22 of Grey’s Anatomy had already experienced some shakeups as the show reduced the minimum guarantees for its veteran cast members to 14 out of its 18 episodes per season.
Earlier this month, executive producer Meg Marinis was asked whether any former cast members might find a way to return this season despite the major changes.
“I hope so! We love bringing former cast back when they’re available and it makes sense story wise,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “We have some ideas percolating, so I’m hopeful we’ll have some fun nostalgic surprises for fans this season.”
Grey’s Anatomy returns to ABC Thursday, October 15, at 10 p.m. ET before streaming the next day on Hulu.
