Source: People.com
Katherine Heigl Taking Grey's Anatomy Hiatus
September 2, 2009
Seattle Grace is losing another doctor - at least temporarily.
Katherine Heigl, 30, is taking a leave of absence from Grey's Anatomy to film a new movie, the romantic comedy Life as We Know It.
An ABC rep cannot confirm the exact length of time she will be out of pocket - EW.com is reporting a 5-episode hiatus - but tells PEOPLE, "Katherine is taking time off to film a movie. The producers at Grey's have accommodated past things like that before. It's a cast of 13 and it is a true ensemble so the show is mindful [of other commitments]."
Heigl's departure is set to begin this month, last into November and will be explained on screen, EW reports. Meanwhile, fellow castmate Ellen Pompeo is due to give birth to her first child in October and is expected to take maternity leave around the same time - an overlap that's "all being worked out," the rep tells PEOPLE.
The rep also notes that none of these events were surprises for the show. "Shonda [Rhimes] has had plans in place for a very long time." But don't expect producers to reveal how they will explain where Izzie is during Katherine's hiatus.
In related casting news, show producers announced that three new characters will join the cast in recurring roles. They will be played by Nora Zehetner, Robert Baker, and Jesse Williams.
In June, T.R. Knight announced he was leaving the ABC drama after months of speculation. -Brian Orloff and Cynthia Wang
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Posts: 1875 (09/02/2009 3:57 PM) |
I looked around, but didn't see it posted:
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 Alex the Goob |
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Posts: 52588 (09/02/2009 4:01 PM) |
She'll probably just be at home recovering or something.
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Posts: 8613 (09/02/2009 5:02 PM) |
ugh.
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Posts: 12535 (09/02/2009 5:04 PM) |
/career
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Posts: 2491 (09/02/2009 5:09 PM) |
Why doesn't she just leave? Wtf.
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Posts: 37215 (09/02/2009 5:14 PM)
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shell probably go to asia for a "special" unconventional treatment. Then Mere will go with her to be her doctorfriend for support
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Posts: 23532 (09/02/2009 5:23 PM) |
Alex the Goob wrote:She is going to be filming Life as We know it with Josh Duhamel. |
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Posts: 4687 (09/02/2009 5:51 PM) |
^^^Shes talking about Izzy the character. Recovering at home for her cancer.
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Posts: 3618 (09/02/2009 6:08 PM) |
Is it really necessary for her or any of the actors to film during Greys? They know the deal and they have the summers to make movies.
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Posts: 2376 (09/02/2009 6:10 PM) |
Oh wow Katherine Heigl in a romantic comedy! That's new!
Anyway I love her 
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Posts: 2985 (09/02/2009 6:16 PM) |
I used to like her until I read her interviews, she is so full of it.
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Posts: 16288 (09/02/2009 6:19 PM) |
I hope this turns into a permanent hiatus.
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Posts: 17258 (09/02/2009 7:12 PM) |
Alex the Goob wrote:Or, since her "best friend" just died, she'll probably need to take a trip to grieve and recoup. |
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Posts: 1045 (09/02/2009 7:15 PM) |
They should've just killed her off, too. It would've made a better storyline TBH.
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Posts: 17260 (09/02/2009 7:19 PM) |
I still hate what they did to George. I probably won't even watch it anymore.
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Sounds like the show is done and they're making Grey's Anatomy The Next Generation.
George's gone, Meredith will be gone, Izzie will be gone and now 25424 new people. |
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Posts: 3619 (09/02/2009 7:46 PM) |
They're definitely going for the ER angle with new characters.
Shonda must be getting bombarded because she seems pissed on Twitter. 
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Posts: 2790 (09/03/2009 12:23 AM) |
Oh ffs, this show is just too much drama off screen.
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Posts: 88880 (09/03/2009 7:16 AM) |
Bad writing and bad attitudes from most of the actors sure ruined this show.
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Posts: 32774 (09/03/2009 7:57 AM) |
 to Jesse Williams
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Posts: 460 (09/03/2009 8:50 AM) |
I won't miss her
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