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Grey’s Anatomy has been on for 22 seasons, so it is not a cheap show to produce. So one of the ways they are saving money is by cutting cast members from the show.
Today, we found out that two fan favorites will not be back next season, if there is another one. They are Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver, because Owen and Teddy’s story has come to a natural end, according to the series creator Shonda Rhimes.
“Over the years, we have had the privilege of watching Owen and Teddy’s love story evolve and deepen — two characters who always seem to find their way back to each other. It is both bittersweet and joyful to give this couple the happy ending their story deserves,” said Rhimes in a statement given to The Hollywood Reporter. “Kevin and Kim bring extraordinary talent, nuance and heart to their roles as Owen and Teddy. Their contributions leave an indelible mark on Grey’s Anatomy, both in front of and behind the camera. I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with them both and to see them shine.”
McKidd, who has directed 48 episodes, will direct his and Raver’s swan song, aka the season finale.
The actor joined the medical drama in 2008, and she was added a season later. Are you going to miss them, or do you think it is time for them to move on? I am sad to see them go because they are such a big part of the show. But as long as Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, Jr. are still there, it is OK. But the second one of them leaves, it is time for Grey’s to flatline.
