Johnni Macke 2:04 pm on August 28, 2017

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With Greys Anatomy heading into season 14 this fall, fans cant help but wonder how much longer the veteran drama will continue. Now, thanks to star Ellen Pompeo, theyre getting some insight into when the series might bid farewell.

During a recent interview withVariety,Pompeo, who plays the lead, Dr. Meredith Grey, revealed that the fate of Greys Anatomyis directly tied to her interest in continuing her role, explaining thatshowrunner Shonda Rhimes has committed to ending the show whenever the actress decides the time is right to walk away.

Shonda [Rhimes] and I have both said that when Im ready to stop, were going to stop the show, Pompeo told Variety in March about how much longer Greys might go on. The story is about Meredith Greys journey and when Im done, the show will end.

The good news is that Pompeo doesnt think that journey is close to ending just yet, and shes not ready to walk away from something that people love.

You dont walk away from something for nothing, she toldVariety, after pointing out that someday, when the audience feels the time as right, and she thinks Meredith has finished her mission (or journey), the drama will come to a close.

Im really open to whatever the universe presents. I dont know how long the show will go on. I know the network and the studio like to say they see no end in sight, but I think the audience will tell us when the show is no-longer a fan favorite, Pompeo continued. I think its quite arrogant to assume the show can go on forever I dont like that approach. Right now, were very lucky to have the fans still hanging on, and I think the fans will let us know when its time to stop the show.

Seeing as fans still cant seem to get enough of doctor drama and are BIG supporters of Pompeos character, were hoping the actress sticks with her plan to stay until the series meets its natural end.

Greys Anatomy returns for season 14 with a two-hour premiere on September 28, 2017 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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