Grey’s Anatomy is expected to be hit with more budget cuts — and a shorter season

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...— in order to get a Season 23 renewal

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“I hear Grey’s cast and crew were recently advised that another budget cut is coming during a call,” reports Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva, citing the long-running drama’s costly cast salaries. “That is good news and bad news. The good news is, the budget conversation clearly indicates that Grey’s will return for a 23rd season. The bad news is that, in a cost-saving move, it may be for significantly fewer episodes than the 18 the show has produced the last two seasons. While no longer a strong linear performer, Grey’s Anatomy remains a streaming juggernaut that brings a lot of value to Disney. What’s more, the introduction of a new crop of interns in Season 19 has reinvigorated the show while reducing its dependence on its veteran cast, helping it successfully navigate star Ellen Pompeo’s transition from a series regular to recurring.” ALSO: The Rookie and 9-1-1 are also expected to be hit with ABC budget cuts.