Justin Chambers Hints at Possible Return to ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ After Ellen Pompeo’s Departure

justin chambers has fans excited about a possible return to Grey’s Anatomyin which he played Dr. Alex Karev for 16 seasons between 2005 and 2020. The 52-year-old actor caused a stir on Tuesday, January 31, after he posted a photo on his Instagram account of a cup of coffee with a Grey’s Anatomythemed manga that featured Dr. Meredith Gray (Elena Pompeo), Dr. Miranda Bailey (chandra wilson) and Dr. Ricardo Webber (James Pickens Jr.). “A new cup of Greys,” she captioned the post.

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Fans immediately took to his comments section to speculate his comeback. I’ll take that as a hint that you’ll come back to us. Thank you so much!” exclaimed one person. “Looks like he’s coming back,” commented another. A third follower apparently yelled across the screen and wrote, “OK, JUST ANNOUNCE ALEX KAREVS IS RETURNING JUSTIN.”

Justin surprised fans by announcing his departure from the hit ABC series in 2020, mainly to be an original character. However, during an interview for the Grey’s Anatomy the book tells it all How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy in Linette rice, said he left because he no longer liked the routine of filming. “You are in a bubble [on the show]. You wear lab coats every day, you see pretty much the same people every day, in the same four walls, in the same studios, driving the same way to work,” she explained. [was] a kind of factory job to act. Just enter, exit. Yeah, I think it’s sentimental, but it’s like, ‘Wow, I can’t believe how quickly this happened.’

He wedding planner the actor announced his departure Grey’s Anatomy through a statement he shared with Final deadline. “This is not a good time to say goodbye to a show and a character that has defined so much of my life for the last 15 years. However, I had long hoped to diversify my acting roles and career options. And as I turn 50 and am blessed with my amazing supportive wife and five wonderful children, now is the time,” he said. Grey’s AnatomyI want to thank the ABC family, shonda rhymesoriginal cast members Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, and the rest of the incredible cast and crew, both past and present, and, of course, fans on an extraordinary journey.”

Justin is possible grey The preview comes as Ellen Pompeo’s last episode as a series regular approaches. The 53-year-old Golden Globe-nominated actress reportedly downplayed her role on the show in August 2022 when she signed on with Hulu to produce and star in a new limited series. She then confirmed her departure (but promised she’d be back) in November 2022 with a stunning photo of her on Instagram, which can be seen below. “I am forever grateful and humbled by the love and support you all have shown me, Meredith GRAY and the show for 19 seasons!” began in the caption before thanking the show’s loyal fans for their support. “I love you madly and thank you in return. This is not your first time on a roller coaster…you know the show must go on and I will definitely be back to see you. With much affection and immense gratitude “.

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Just a month ago, Ellen had become emotional hollywood life EXCLUSIVELY about the opportunity with Hulu. “I’m so excited. I’m so happy and grateful that the company has given me the opportunity to do something different with my new limited series,” he said at the D23 Expo on Sept. 9. Speaking more of the limited series, she added, “It’s a true life story of an Indiana couple who adopted a child, and it didn’t quite go as they expected. I think we’ve all been in situations like that, where things don’t go as planned. We planned or hoped, and I think it’s an interesting story.”

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