Jason Georgeis weighing in onJustin Chambers‘Grey’s Anatomyexit.
More than a week afterChambers confirmed his departure from the ABC medical drama, George addressed the cast shakeup. Chambers is one of the few remaining original cast members from the series’ debut season in 2005.
“That’s an amazing achievement, so if he says it’s time, it’s time,” added George, who joined the cast in 2010 and has since gone on to star in theGrey’s Anatomyspinoff,Station 19.
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“For some time now, however, I have hoped to diversify my acting roles and career choices. And, as I turn 50 and am blessed with my remarkable, supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is that time,” he continued.
“As I move on fromGrey’s Anatomy, I want to thank the ABC family, Shonda Rimes, original cast membersEllen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the amazing cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, the fans for an extraordinary ride,” he concluded.
Justin Chambers onGrey’s Anatomy.Richard Cartwright/Walt Disney Television via Getty
Later, ChamberstoldPage Six,“I’m very excited [for this new chapter],” and added that it was a hard decision to leave. “Anywhere that you spend 15 years, it’s a big chunk of your life.”
Chambers, who played Alex Karev on the longstanding medical drama, was notably absent from the midseason finale. It was explained in the episode that Karev was absent because he was taking care of his ailing mother.
Grey’s Anatomyreturns with new episodes on Jan. 23 on ABC.
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