Krista Vernoff Back as Grey’s Anatomy Showrunner; Is the Doomsday Near?

First, Gray’s Anatomy is dropping floor.

Now, it has misplaced its edgeuh.

On Wednesday afternoon, Krista Vernoff introduced that she was leaving her publish as govt producer and showrunner on Gray’s Anatomy, efficient this spring when Season 19 wraps up filming.

He has been on this position since 2017.

“It has been the privilege of a lifetime to have been entrusted with working Gray’s Anatomy for the previous six years and Station 19 for the previous 4,” Vernoff mentioned in a press release to Deadline.

“The eagerness of the devoted fandom and the affect this present has on hearts and minds can’t be overstated.

“The quantity of expertise in these two unbelievable casts and these two good author’s rooms is immeasurable – and this crew does what they do week after week.”

Vernoff concludes, referring to the creators of the well-known present:

“I will probably be ceaselessly grateful to Shonda Rhimes for her belief and to Disney and ABC for his or her assist. The final time I left Gray’s Anatomy, I used to be away for seven seasons and the present was nonetheless happening when Shonda known as me to run it.

“So I did not say goodbye as a result of it was too bitter and candy. I mentioned ‘See you in seven seasons.’”

Vernoff began as author for Gray’s Anatomy for its first seven seasons earlier than departing and returning in Season 14 as showrunner.

He has served on this capability at Station 19—a spin-off of Gray’s Anatomy—for the reason that drama’s third season.

Information of Vernoff’s impending exit comes months after Ellen Pompeo additionally confirmed it he will go on as foremost character Meredith Gray.

ABC hasn’t decided about this system’s future… and it is nonetheless pulling sturdy rankings in its Thursday night time time slot… however it’s exhausting to not surprise if the medical drama will finish ceaselessly in Could after these two ladies are gone.

“Krista Vernoff has poured her coronary heart and soul into Gray’s Anatomy and Station 19, and her voice is important to the success of those beloved collection,” mentioned Craig Erwich, President, ABC Leisure, Hulu & Disney Branded Tv Streaming Originals.

“It takes a troublesome result in run two exhibits concurrently and Krista pulls it off effortlessly.

“Her inventive prowess has left an indelible mark and due to her, our viewers will proceed to be drawn to this dynamic and lovable character for years to come back.”

Rhimes, for his half, chimed in with the next developments:

“Krista’s creativity, imaginative and prescient and devoted management have allowed ‘Gray’s Anatomy’ and ‘Station 19’ to proceed to develop.

“I’m very grateful to him for all his exhausting work. He’ll at all times be part of the Shondaland household.”