Ellen Pompeo is moving on to the next chapter.
In a recent Instagram post, Ellen Pompeo shared that she will no longer be part of the Grey’s Anatomy cast. The actress made this announcement after 19 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy.
Ellen Pompeo departs from Grey’s Anatomy
The post read, “I am eternally grateful and humbled by the love and support you have all shown me, Meredith GREY, and the show for 19 seasons. Through it all….none of it …would have been possible without the best fans in the world. You all are RIDERS and you all have made the ride so fun and ICONIC!!”
However, Ellen Pompeo noted that she is not altogether departing from the show. Even though she will not be a full-time cast member of the series. She shared that while she is leaving Grey’s Anatomy, she doesn’t mind making an appearance.
“I love you madly and appreciate you right back. This isn’t your first time on the rollercoaster… you know the show must go on and I’ll definitely be back to visit.”
Presently, Ellen Pompeo will appear in season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy which is set to air in February next year. But, the actress thought to share the news a little early with her fans.
Pompeo will still be involved in the show
In a new episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo, who plays Meredith Grey leaves the Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital in Seattle to embark on a fresh start in Boston. The doctor is set to embark on research for Alzheimer’s disease.
Thus far, popular pop singer Taylor Swift has been an all-time fan of Grey’s Anatomy. This comes as the singer who is most notably extremely fond of cats named one of them after the fictional character Meredith Grey.
As reported by the Los Angeles Times, Ellen Pompeo has been a cast member in Grey’s Anatomy since its debut in 2005. Nearly 17 years later Pompeo officially bows out of her role as Meredith Grey.
However, Ellen Pompeo will still be the executive producer of the series. She will also continue to do voice over’s for the series in the future. In the meantime, fans can keep an eye out for a new Hulu series the star is set to appear on. More details about are still to follow.
Source: CNN