Justin Chambers is able to “play someone so different” from his character on Gray’s Anatomy.
The actor, who performed Dr. Alex Karev for 16 seasons on the long-running medical drama earlier than saying his exit in 2020, used his visitor look on the crime anthology collection Accused as the kind of position he’s seeking to play sooner or later.
“What drew me in was the chance to play someone so different from Alex Karev,” Chambers just lately informed Us Weekly. “After years of being a familiar face as Karev, it felt exciting to step into a more complex, antagonistic role and show a different side of myself as an actor.”
Whereas Chambers loved his time on Gray’s Anatomy and appreciates all of the alternatives it’s given him, he additionally had “a blast” engaged on one thing that was the exact opposite of the favored ABC present.
“Grey’s Anatomy has given me a freedom that many actors don’t often experience, and now I’m excited about exploring passion projects both within and outside of Hollywood,” the actor defined. “I’m choosing to follow my heart in all my artistic and commercial pursuits. I really prefer being part of good storytelling, no matter how long it is. For me, it’s not about the quantity, it’s about the quality of the story and the acting. I want to tell stories that tackle real issues, like those in Accused.”
Chambers first joined Gray’s Anatomy when it premiered in 2005. Then after 16 seasons, he introduced he was leaving the present in 2020, solely after his ultimate episode aired on Nov. 14, 2019.
As for whether or not Chambers can be curious about returning for a bigger storyline on the Fox crime drama following his season two look on one episode, the actor stated he’s “open.”
“It felt like shooting a small film since each episode stands alone,” he added. “Working on something where you know the ending — unlike some other projects — is really exciting. I believe people will look forward to fresh episodes and new storylines on Accused.”
