Grey’s Anatomy‘s Texas-set spin-off has found its first cast addition in Karla Souza. ABC announced the spin-off in May, and it will air during the 2027-2028 season. It was previously slated to premiere during the 2026-2027 season, but it was later delayed.
Grey’s Anatomy spin-off casts its first name
According to a report by Deadline, Karla Souza has joined the cast of the upcoming Grey’s Anatomy Texas spin-off in a leading role. She is slated to portray Carolina “Lina” Hall, a doctor who runs a medical center in West Texas.
Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes is involved in creating the new show. Meg Marinis is serving as showrunner, and Betsy Beers and Ellen Pompeo will serve as executive producers. The spin-off has no official title yet; though, based on the information obtained by the outlet, the new drama will be “edgy” and will focus on the rural medical center in West Texas that serves as the only option for healthcare in the middle of nowhere.
Souza has previously worked with creator Rhimes on the drama How to Get Away with Murder. Filming for the Texas spin-off will begin in 2027, with a release date in the 2027-2028 season.
While speaking about the development of the show, Marinis told The Hollywood Reporter, “We are working away. I can’t say much, but we’re far enough along where I’m really, really excited. We’re digging into the actual communities and true stories of what happens out in rural West Texas.” She added, “There’s so much going on there that I haven’t seen on TV. I’m thrilled to be able to dive into that world. It’s so different from Grey’s. It’s related to Grey’s, but its stories are going to be different.” Marinis also stated that the show is very personal to her as a Texan.
