A beloved 'Grey’s Anatomy' character is taking a break, but will return. Caterina Scorsone, who plays Amelia Shepherd, will be missing for a while.
Her absence is written into the storyline in season 21, after a deadly explosion at Grey Sloan. Amelia hits her breaking point and announces she’s taking a sabbatical, despite an intervention from Meredith and Maggie.
No official statement from the show or Caterina Scorsone has been released.
Author summary: Grey’s Anatomy benches Amelia Shepherd for 8 episodes.