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In the wake of Patrick Dempsey’s surprise departure from Grey’s Anatomy, ABC’s still-durable medical soap is looking to add a major new male presence in Season 12, TVLine has learned exclusively.

According to fresh casting intel, Shonda Rhimes & Co. are searching for a “name” actor in his late 30s to late 40s to portray the series-regular role of a doctor. Among the requirements of said performer: He must be good-looking, charismatic and believable as a surgeon.

Rhimes acknowledged back in April that “the entire Grey’s Anatomy family” is entering “uncharted territory as we head into this new” post-Derek era, adding that, “The possibilities for what may come are endless. As Ellis Grey would say: the carousel never stops turning.”
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EW has learned that Grey’s Anatomy actor Jason George, who first appeared on the show in season 6, has officially been promoted to a series regular for the show’s upcoming twelfth season.

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Sara Ramirez Leaving ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After More Than 10 Years

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Sara Ramirez, who plays Dr. Callie Torres on the long-running ABC medial drama, is leaving the show.

The news of her departure comes on the night of “Grey’s Anatomy’s” Season 12 finale.

“I’m deeply grateful to have spent the last 10 years with my family at ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ABC, but for now, I’m taking some welcome time off,” Ramirez said in a Twitter statement Thursday night. “Shonda’s been so incredible to work for and we will definitely continue our conversations! I send my love to Ellen [Pompeo], the rest of the cast and crew, and I look forward to always being a part of the Shondaland family!”

Shonda Rhimes, creator of “Grey’s Anatomy,” commented: “Dr. Callie Torres came into our lives dancing it out in her underwear almost a decade ago and I could not be happier or more proud of her journey. Sara Ramirez’s performance inspired me as well as millions of fans each week. We wish her the best on her well-deserved time off. I will miss Callie tremendously, but am excited for what the future holds for Sara. She will always have a home at Shondaland.”

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Insiders tell Variety that leaving the show was truly Ramirez’s decision and that there was no bad blood behind the scenes.

Ramirez wrote that she is leaving “for now,” which suggests she may return to the show — and as stated in both Ramirez and Rhimes’ tweets, it appears that the door is open, should she want to return to “Grey’s Anatomy.” (Spoiler Alert: To see how Ramirez’s storyline ended on tonight’s finale, click here.)

Confirmation of Ramirez’s exit comes after the actress fueled speculation that she may be on her way out by posting a mysterious tweet last month, tweeting, “That’s a wrap for Doctor Callie Torres … Thank You all for an enriching & unforgettable rollercoaster ride!”

At the time of that post, Variety confirmed that the cast was in the midst of contract negotiations and that Ramirez has not yet closed her deal, which concludes this June.

Ramirez has been on “Grey’s Anatomy” for over 10 years. She first appeared in Season 2 and was upped to a series regular in Season 3.

La scorsa settimana, i fan di Grey's Anatomy hanno dovuto mandar giù l'ennesimo boccone amaro quando la star Sara Ramirez ha confermato che non riprenderà il ruolo della Dott.ssa Callie Torres nella tredicesima stagione. Una partenza che apre uno scenario nuovo per il personaggio la cui storyline si era intrecciata con la sua, la Dott.ssa Arizona Robbins, interpretata da Jessica Capshaw. Sebbene negli ultimi tempi il rapporto tra le due si fosse incrinato, inclusa una dura battaglia per la custodia della loro bambina, dall'altra parte dello schermo, Capshaw ha solo parole buone per l'ex collega.
"Complimenti per questi 10 anni straordinari!", ha scritto l'attrice su Twitter. "Auguro [a Sara] il meglio, e celebro ciò che Callie ha dato a tutti noi". Parole che seguono quelle nuove dell'ideatrice Shonda Rhimes, che al pubblico del Vulture Festival di New York City ha detto: "[L'uscita di Callie] è stata interessante. È stata diversa perché non è stata una grande cosa pianificata. Avevo un piano diverso per questo e quando Sara è venuta e mi ha detto 'Ho davvero bisogno di prendermi questa pausa', è stata una sorta di fortuna trovarci alla fine della stagione per farla andare a New York".
Nel comunicato della scorsa settimana, Rhimes aveva scritto: "La Dott.ssa Callie Torres è entrata nelle nostre vite ballando in biancheria intima quasi un decennio fa e non potrei essere più felice e più orgogliosa del suo cammino. L'interpretazione di Sara Ramirez mi ha ispirato come ha fatto con milioni di fan ogni settimana. Le auguriamo il meglio nel suo meritato riposo. Callie mi mancherà tremendamente, ma sono elettrizzata per quello che il futuro riserva a Sara. Avrà sempre una casa a Shondaland".