Actor Jake Borelli's character Levi leaves "Grey's Anatomy" for a Texas job, with possible return.

Jake Borelli, who played Levi Schmitt on "Grey's Anatomy," discussed his character's departure in Season 21. Levi leaves Seattle for a pediatric research job in Texas, with his boyfriend. Borelli suggested the exit was story-driven and expressed hope for his character's potential return. The move comes amid the show's shift to a later time slot and budget constraints. Borelli noted the challenges of primetime TV in 2024 but remains open to future appearances as Levi.