![]() ![]() However, it wasn't just the on-screen developments that led to his ultimate decision to leave. And with respect, I'm going to leave it at that," he added. "My five-year experience proved to me that I could not trust any answer that was given. Knight also revealed a rift between himself and series executive producer Shonda Rhimes, which he described as a gradual "breakdown of communication" over the years with regards to the future of George O'Malley's place at Seattle Grace. VIEW THE PHOTOS: 'Grey's Anatomy,' Season 5 Leading to Knight's unhappiness on the show was the storyline he found surrounding his character in Season 4, when George cheated on his new bride Callie (Sara Ramirez) with his on-screen BFF Izzie ( Katherine Heigl), something Knight said he struggled with.Īnd then in Season 5, when George's screen time began to dwindle – appearing in only 48 minutes total in the first nine episodes compared to Sandra Oh's 114 minutes, according to EW, Knight began to feel that his character had "expired." But in the end, I need to be fulfilled in my work." "There are a lot of people who would like to be in my position. "From an outsider's perspective, I get the 'He's just a spoiled actor…he doesn't know how good he has it,'" he continued. Knight, who announced he was leaving the show in June, said he was at peace with his decision and said he hopes fans don't get the wrong idea about why he walked away from the show – and a $14 million contract. "There just comes a time when it's so clear that moving on is the best decision," the actor said in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly. VIEW THE PHOTOS: From Blonde To 'Grey' - Katherine Heigl Knight has finally opened up about his departure from " Grey's Anatomy."Īnd while fans may be up in arms over George O'Malley's impending absence from Seattle Grace, Knight is very comfortable with his decision to walk away from the show after five seasons. ![]()
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