TR Knight is Leaving Grey’s Anatomy (not kidding)
Well George fans, I have some bad news. It is looking more and more likely that TR Knight will be leaving Grey’s Anatomy. Entertainment Weekly is reporting that he has asked creator and producer Shonda Rhimes to be released from his contract. Insiders at the show report to Michael Ausiello that Rhimes has agreed. Of course the speculation swirls as to why he wants out. As we’ve discussed for several weeks now, it’s obvious he isn’t getting screen time. But EW seems to think this goes way back to the drama that led to Isaiah Washington’s firing. Apparently Knight was very unhappy with how Shonda Rhimes handled the situation and felt that she should have defended him publicly much sooner.
I have mixed feelings about this development. It isn’t a fact at this point, but it is looking like George’s time on the show is drawing to a close. From the beginning I have loved the George character but they started to lose me a bit when he impulsively married Callie and the cheated with Izzie. The George of season one was awesome. This George right now – the one in the background of scenes? Not so much.
Are you heartbroken about this news?
Grey’s Anatomy, TR Knight, Shonda Rhimes, Isaiah Washington
January 6th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
[...] by AmyD Now this is certainly interesting news. Before the holidays it was widely reported that TR Knight had asked to be let out of the remainder of his seven year contract with Grey’s Anatomy. Sources close to TR said he was unhappy with his lackluster storyline and lack of screen time. [...]
February 10th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
[...] Grey’s News by AmyD Rumors have been swirling for months that both Katherine Heigl and TR Knight want off of Grey’s Anatomy. Now, sadly, it [...]
March 28th, 2009 at 9:12 am
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