The revolving door at Grey’s Anatomy has taken another shocking spin.
Multiple sources confirm that T.R. Knight has asked to be released from
his contract, a request that both ABC and Grey’s show-runner Shonda
Rhimes appear poised to grant. “They’re working out the details now,” whispers an ABC insider. (A network rep was unavailable for comment.)
There’s no word on when Knight would make his final appearance, but,
contrary to a report on the gossip blog crazydaysandnights.com, he has
not walked off the show. “He’s still working,” maintains my Grey’s mole.
Rumors of Knight’s unhappiness at Grey’s date back to the early days of
Isaiahgate. Per an insider, the actor was disappointed that it took Rhimes so long to publicly condemn Washington’s use
of the F-word, even as his co-stars (Katherine Heigl, Patrick Dempsey, etc.) rallied to his defense. (The incident led Knight to come out as a gay man.) The boss lady
eventually released a statement denouncing Washington’s behavior, but
word is, it was too little, too late. Nonetheless, my Grey’s source insists Knight does not want out of his contract for that reason, adding, “He just feels it’s time to move on.”
A spokesperson for Knight declined to comment for this story.
Knight’s probable exit comes at a time when his character, George, has been
given little to do, save for express concern over Izzie’s mental state. There’s no
word if he’ll be given a big on-screen send-off or be banished to
Seattle Grace’s parking garage with fellow gay Dr. Hahn. (I smell a spin-off!)
Got an exit scenario of your own you’d like to pitch? Shocked by
Knight’s decision? Given his lack of screen time this season, can you blame the guy for wanting to move on? Do you hope he takes his real-life BFF, Katherine
Heigl, with him? Is Grey’s cursed? Comment below!
Oh, and I saved the biggest surprise for last: Knight was not — I
repeat not — the subject of my “fired actor” blind item last week.
More Grey’s Scoop:
Izzie/Denny mystery explained!
Mrs. Jon Hamm checks in
Brooke Smith discharged
HAHA. This show is an absolute MESS.
What a bunch of premadonnas.
And Ausiello what happened, Korbi from zap2it had this way before you!
I KNEW it wasn’t him. He’s a sweet guy, gets along with his castmates really well. Well, everybody has a right to move on, if he’s not happy, it’s time to let him go. I dropped Grey’s a while ago, i’m happy he’ll leave this show too. I love George, but common, this show is unbearable.
To film the sequel 28 Dresse? Oh, wait, he’s not the one with a potential film career. I’m afraid moving on for TR might mean starring in a CBS spin off in 10 years (Caruso, anyone?) but not much else. I haven’t been missing him on Grey’s. I don’t see why I’d start.
Here is a thought how about Shonda goes and the cast stays with a new and better writer/producer? Or in the absence of that how about SGH shuts its doors for good there is nothing there worth watching anymore.
If TR goes can he take Sara Ramirez with him she so needs to more on to bigger and better things that display her incredible talent.
I think A Callie/Hahn spin off with George in tow would work!!!!!
Please Shonda call it a day or let someone else who has a backbone and will fight for good story lines and characters have your job.
Ok, I’m beginning to sense a pattern. T.R. wanting out of his contract + somebody else probably getting fired from Greys + complaints about the ‘revolving door’ cast this season + the casting of a serial killer for an arc….perhaps its me just putting 2 and 2 together but still!
To David: I’m not Ausiello’s biggest fan, but Korbi just rehashed that random gossip blog’s story. This story on EW appears to have legs.
What is that?
I know I know, I was just yankin his chain
I haven’t watched Grey’s Anatomy since about halfway through last season. And from what I’ve read about the stories so far this year, it’s a show I’m not too concerned about missing.
He has had nothing to do all season. I don’t blame him especially with the fans all screaming about how the show has jumped the shark. I wouldn’t want to stick around either. At this point George’s character has become such a non-entity that we won’t even miss him. Which is sad.
Was this posted before or after this article?
http://spoilertv-greysanatomy.blogspot.com/2008/12/tr-knight-not-leaving-greys-anatomy.html
Colour me confused.
I’m sorry, WTF is a “zap 2 it”?
How dumb can you be? Take the money and shut up, TR! You can always fade into obscurity when the show gets canceled.
What’s a “premadonna”?