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Kevin McKidd Leaves Grey’s Anatomy On-Screen, Stays On as Director

A preview clip eases immediate fears for Owen Hunt.

Overview

  • ABC released finale footage that shows Owen Hunt in the aftermath of the bridge collapse, easing the immediate cliffhanger without revealing later events.
  • Kevin McKidd said the bridge in the episode remains unstable, which keeps the later outcome uncertain.
  • The longtime cast member confirmed he is stepping away from acting on the series to do other work and called the move bittersweet.
  • He directed his on-screen sendoff and said he will continue to direct future episodes of Grey’s Anatomy.
  • The finale closes a season driven by a mass-casualty bridge disaster and an ethics probe that raised the stakes inside Grey Sloan Memorial.