'Grey's Anatomy' Showrunner Addresses Two Actors Leaving the Show in Middle of Season 21

We’ve known for months that we would be saying goodbye to two cast members during Grey’s Anatomy season 21, but now the showrunner is speaking out about the exits for the first time.

Grey’s boss Meg Marinis opened up in new interviews that were released right after the season 21 premiere aired on Thursday night (September 26) on ABC.

The long-running series moved into its new 10pm time slot for the new season.

So, who is leaving the show?

Keep reading to find out more…

Jake Borelli and Midori Francis, who play Levi and Yasuda, will be leaving the show during the season. While they are still on the show at the moment, their storylines are expected to be wrapped in the next few episodes.

Meg told Deadline, “While I can’t speak to either of their storylines this season because of spoilers, what I can say is that I’m really happy with the way we’re honoring the characters we’ve built over the years this season. Jake and Midori are fantastic actors and will always be part of the Grey’s Anatomy family. And because of the longevity and power of this show, we all know– If you’re part of the Grey’s family, you’re always part of the family and possibly can come and go through the years.”

In another interview with TheWrap, Meg said, “I don’t want to share anything particular about their upcoming storylines for spoiler purposes, but what I can say is that these characters are rich, stellar characters, and they will not get an exit that’s not deserving of their character. We’re going to honor where they started and where they are now. Also, they’re important members of our Grey’s family. Once you’re family, you’re always family. We’ve seen in 21 years that people can come and go here.”

Learn all about the other cast changes for season 21, including some new cast members being added to the mix.