LOS ANGELES, April 28 (UPI) -- After the dramatic exit of McDreamy, Grey's Anatomy is in need of some new blood.
Joe Adler (The Mentalist, The Maze Runner) has been casted to appear in the 11th season's last two episodes, Hollywood Reporter confirms. Adler's character is being kept a secret, but it's expected that he will play a new intern at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. He joins Giacomo Gianniotti (Reign)--who has also been casted to reemerge this season.
Last week, Grey's leading man, Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), died after being struck by a truck. Many of the drama's longtime fans were shocked, reacting in anger and disbelief.
In an attempt to ease the backlash, showrunner Shonda Rhimes promises a new chapter of "uncharted territory" for the show and its main character, Meredith.
Grey's Anatomy airs Thursdays at 8 P.M. on ABC.
