Grey’s Anatomy gets picked up for season 15

Shonda Rhimes landmark series Grey’s Anatomy that stars Ellen Pompeo in the titular role remains one of television’s biggest properties, pulling in millions of viewers from all around the world. Fortunately, fans can breathe easy because the series has been picked up for a 15th season.

In a recent statement, president of ABC Entertainment, Channing Dungey confirmed the news. “Grey’s Anatomy has a special place in my heart and millions of viewers feel the same way. Thanks to fiercely loyal fans who have been on this journey since the beginning, and new generations of viewers who continue to discover the joy and drama of Grey Sloan Memorial, the show is as strong as ever.”

And now that the finale of season 14 has been shot, the series is saying goodbye to the characters of Doctor April Kepner (Sarah Drew) and Doctor Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw), both of whom will not be returning for the next season.

Pompeo, who is also one of the executive producers of Grey’s Anatomy and negotiated a deal earlier in 2018 that has made her the highest paid actor on network television, took to Twitter to say goodbye to both actors.

“Thank you Jessica Capshaw for bringing it the way you have brought it for 10 amazing years… what a blessing you are and what a contribution you made to television history,” Pompeo tweeted.

And to Drew, she wrote: “THANK YOU to this lady….@thesarahdrew you served up the sugar and spice for 9 years and it’s been a blast. Your passion and talent for storytelling has touched so many people, provoked thought and Grey’s is a better show because of it and you.”