Which gray anatomy stars are – and are they not – return for season 22?

The explosion at Gray Sloan Memorial Hospital could mean that not all cast members return to Gray anatomy for season 22.

During the finale of May 2025 from the popular ABC series, Piper Perabo Played the mother of a patient who brought a highly flammable acetylic tank to the surgery room to force Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) Perform a high -risk surgery to save her daughter. The hostage situation included Simone interns (Alexis Floyd) and Adams (Niko terho) is in danger while Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) tried to save them before it’s too late.

Despite successfully performing the operation, the tank was accidentally opened, which let the flammable content drop on the operating floor. He showed the final moments of the explosion finale that was just Meredith and Warren (Jason George) He officially survived – for the time being.

While Showrunner And marinis Would not confirm who was injured in the blast, made it clear that almost no one was sure to return for season 22. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of which characters were where When the explosion went away – including their chances of survival:

Meredith Gray

Pompeo originally announced in November 2022 She was stepping back Gray anatomy After appearing in 400 episodes of the series. Since then she has re -drawn her role – and has continued to provide a voiceover for the show – throughout the seasons that followed.

“We do not really know the answer to (in what ability Ellen will return in season 22) again, but as much as she is ready to come and hang out and play with us, we will have it!” Marinis said Hollywood reporter In May 2025. “We are trying to do that just as we can accommodate her schedule. She likes to develop and produce other projects.”

Marinis continued: “So what is usually happening is that I talk to her at the start of the season for her availability and what she looks for, so she is a cooperation between her and the show. That is, she’s been there for 22 years. She can have their say in what she could look.

Miranda Bailey

Last viewers saw Miranda (Chandra Wilson), she was on the action floor, which puts her at risk of injuring the explosion.

Richard Webber

According to Marinis, the future of most staff has not been decided.

“Well, I feel like a lot of people probably sit in action rooms,” he told Through. “So unless you saw them and where they were when that explosion went away, I don’t think I could say that anyone is necessarily safe.”

Owen Hunt

Before the cliff, teddy bear (Kim Raver) officially Her marriage ended to the husband Owen (Kevin McKidd).

“That book is very long, and obviously they are tied to each other forever, when you’re in war with each other and having children together. But I’m interested in it. It was very interesting to see that story playing out this season and seeing those two characters still able to light and smile with other people,” shared Marinis. “I think many people wonder where their experiment (open marriage) was going.”

He continued: “But Nora (Floriana Lima) Has actually fallen in love with Owen and I think Teddy has something for Cass (Bush Sophia), although Cass is a happy spouse. It was very fun to see that those two characters had a chemistry with others and I feel like they have a chemistry between the actors as well. “

Teddy Altman

Raver could not return to season 22 after going through major personal changes on screen.

Shepherd Dr.

Amelia is another non -safe character before the new season.

“But even during the last two seasons with what you saw this year, we had to reduce the cast a little (due to budget cuts across the industry), and everyone has very passionate feelings about their favorite characters,” shared Marinis. “But if we can excite the writers then we know we’re doing it right. It’s not so satisfactory a story if people are not upset when someone leaves. It’s supposed to make people upset and sad, so I’m sure there will be some arguments. But I’ve been persuaded before to change my mind on things.”

Jo Wilson

Marinis was asked for Jo-and revealed she was pregnant before the cliff-during the saying Through. “We saw Jo outside the building,” he added. “But we didn’t see it, so it depends on what exit it took, I suppose.”

Warren

Marine said Through That Warren was seen running back into the building so it’s safe, adding, “Well, it’s alive, but he doesn’t have a job. But he is still married to Bailey!”

Levi Schmitt

Jake BorelliDr. Levi Schmitt on Gray anatomy for seven seasons. He left the long-standing ABC medical drama during season 21-but returned for Jo’s marriage.“I have a big enough cast as it is!” Marinis explained to Through. “We may have people who are guests a couple of times. But no, we have enough people we are very happy with.”

Atticus Lincoln

As Atticus was not seen outside the hospital, he is also on the list of potential victims.

“Hopefully we’ll get to next season, right?” Carmack in saying Us In May 2025. “I mean, Hey, I’m not going to give anything away.”

Dr.’s brother Winston

Winston is the other addition to the unclear cast status entering season 22.

Simone Griffith Dr.

“We will see him in season 22, yes. Although in these two chapters for only a few, he walked in with such a presence where we know he will be dynamic. He is someone with that confidence that many young periods do not have,” confirmed Marinis. “That’s very interesting to see someone at a lower level of career acting like it’s mostly in hospital. Also, what’s going to mean for this class above it (that includes Simone and Adams) who will have to supervise and learn it?”

Kwan “Blue” Benson

Despite the unclear future for season 22, marinis have spoken to the cast for what to expect, say Through“I’ve had conversations with some of them, but they all know it’s a gray anatomy cliff and they know every year they never know what to expect. They’re here for it. They like to keep our stories excited and fresh.”

Jules Millin

Jules was also on the floor of the surgery room, with Marinis saying, “When I wrote the script and I was going through that last montage, I was just like, ‘I’m going to put these people here.” Then even after the reading board, I added someone on that floor.

Mika Yasuda

During the interview, Marinis revealed that no decisions were decided on who could be returned.

“We’re going back in the writers’ room on Monday. I definitely have thoughts,” he teased. “Whether those thoughts change or not, that can always happen. I haven’t put a pen on paper yet, but I will soon be doing that.”

Lucas Adams

Marinis confirmed to Through Adams “also ran up to the operating floor, so we have to add it to the list then.”

Monica Beltran

Can you guess where Monica was when the explosion occurred? The floor of the operating room.