It seems that the cycle change in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ is consolidating. After learning that neither Meredith herself (Ellen Pompeo) nor the showrunner of the medical drama, Krista Vernoff, will continue in the long-running series, This weekend we have learned another drop that season 19 brings.
Is about Kelly McCreary, who plays Maggie Pierce, Meredith’s half-sister (daughter of Ellis and Richard Webber). The actress will leave the series during the final stretch of this current season, specifically in the episode that will premiere in the United States on April 13.
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An end of the journey for the character that the writers already took into account For this season. So it seems that her drifting marriage to Winston Ndugu (Anthony Hill) is decisive. The actress herself wanted to say goodbye to her with the following statement:
“After nine seasons, I say goodbye to Maggie Pierce and her Gray Sloan family. It has been a tremendous honor to be a part of such a legendary television institution as ‘Grey’s Anatomy’. I will always be grateful to Shonda Rhimes, Krista Vernoff and ABC for the opportunity and to the incredible fans for their passionate support. To spend nine years exploring a character inside and out as we reach a global audience with compelling stories is a rare gift. It has given me an opportunity to collaborate with, learn from, and be inspired by countless brilliant artists both in front of and behind the cameras. Playing Maggie Pierce has been one of the true joys of my life and I leave it with deep gratitude for each step of this journey. I am excited for this new chapter and what the future holds.”
McCreary landed on ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ towards the end of season 10 dropping the bombshell of being Meredith’s sister. She already then came to stay, with a role that she grew more and more during the following seasons. Although her farewell will now be in April, future appearances by Gray Sloan are not ruled out.
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