The doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial are about to be joined by some new faces, and they’re bringing plenty of personal drama along with them.
Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 just added three exciting new guest stars ahead of its Oct. 15 premiere.
Here’s everything to know about who’s joining the cast and the storylines they’re bringing with them.
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Who’s Joining the Cast?
Sarah Levy, best known for playing Twyla Sands on Schitt’s Creek, joins the show as new character Corrie Witty. The star, who’s the daughter of Eugene Levy and sister to Daniel, also also appeared in Osgood Perkins’ The Monkey.
Martin Martinez, best known for Never Have I Ever and Magnum P.I., steps into the role of Charlie. It turns out he’s no stranger to the Grey’s universe, having previously appeared on spin-off Station 19 (though he won’t be reprising that earlier character).
Trevor Tordjman, known from Disney’s Zombies and Bunk’d, as well as the Canadian series The Next Step, rounds out the new additions as Thomas.
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Their New Storylines
Sarah Levy’s character, Corrie, is described as witty and a bit of an oddball, dealing with a lot of anxiety about giving birth to her second baby after a traumatic experience with her first.
Martin Martinez’s character, Charlie, has a tough exterior shaped by a rough upbringing, so he tends to struggle to trust others.
Trevor Tordjman plays Thomas, who’s been described as a fun-loving, charming “boy next door” type who’s at the hospital to look out for the well-being of his brother’s girlfriend.
Why This Casting Matters Right Now
These new arrivals come right after a major shake-up at the end of Season 22, which saw Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver departing as longtime characters Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman.
It’s the first time since Season 5 and Season 15 that the pair won’t be appearing as series regulars.
With two major legacy characters gone, Season 23 has opened up plenty of room for growth. It’s the perfect reason to bring in fresh faces and brand-new stories to fill the big gap they’ve left behind.
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What This Means for the Season Ahead
Three new arrivals with plenty of emotional baggage suggests Season 23 is leaning yet again into the high-stakes, personal storytelling that’s kept fans hooked on the series for more than 20 years.
Whether any of these three characters sticks around beyond a guest arc remains to be seen, but their introductions alone promise some major dramatic hospital moments early on in the new season.
When Does Season 23 Premiere?
Grey’s Anatomy Season 23 premieres Thursday, Oct. 15 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC, following up 22 classic seasons of breakups, surgeries, disasters and enough hospital drama to fill several lifetimes.
Between a wave of new arrivals and the absence of two familiar faces, this season already looks like it’s shaping up to bring some real change to Grey Sloan Memorial.
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