Grey’s Anatomy Texas Spinoff Casts Karla Souza In Lead Role
ABC has cast actress Karla Souza as the lead in its untitled Grey's Anatomy spinoff set in West Texas for the 2027-28 season.
Souza Joins The Cast Now
Karla Souza will star as Dr. Carolina Lina Hall in the new series. The character is a haunted, cynical physician operating a clinic within a small community. This project marks her return to ABC and Shondaland after previously starring in How to Get Away With Murder. The official logline describes the show as an edgy drama about a team at a rural West Texas facility.
Production Timeline Shifts Back
The series was originally intended to launch during the 2026-2027 broadcast season but faced delays. It did not receive a California TV tax credit which pushed the start date back. Filming is now slated to begin in early 2027 as part of the 2027-28 lineup. This delay changes the network's initial goal to have the show on air this season.
Creators And Executive Producers
Shonda Rhimes and Meg Marinis serve as co-creators and executive producers for the spinoff series. Ellen Pompeo and Betsy Beers also hold executive producer roles alongside Shondaland and 20th Television. Marinis noted they are digging into actual communities and true stories from rural West Texas. The show aims to tell different stories than Grey's Anatomy while remaining related to the mothership.
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