Grey's Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis has finally addressed the upcoming departures of two of the show's stars, Jake Borelli and Midori Francis, who play Levi and Yasuda, in season 21. Although fans have been aware of the exits for some time, Marinis has now spoken out about the cast changes in new interviews following the season premiere. Marinis discussed the long-running series and the shifts within the cast, including the impending departures of Borelli and Francis, whose storylines are expected to conclude in the next few episodes.

While Francis' exit was reportedly "amicable" as she seeks to advance her career, Borelli's departure may not have been his decision, having been a part of the show since season 14, reports the Express . In an interview with Deadline , Marinis expressed her satisfaction with how the show is handling the characters' exits, stating: "While I can't speak to either of their storylines this season because of spoilers, what I can say is that I'm really happy with the way we're honouring the characters we've built over the years this season. She also praised Borelli and Francis, saying: "Jake and Midori are fantastic actors and will always be part of the Grey's Anatomy family.

"And because of the longevity and power of this show, we all know - if you're part of the Grey's family, you're always part of the family and possibly can come and go through the years." She echoed this sentiment in an interview with The Wrap , saying: "I don't want to share an.