ABC is expanding the Grey's Anatomy franchise with a new spinoff series set to premiere in 2027. This series, created by Shonda Rhimes and led by current showrunner Meg Marinis, will focus on a medical team at a rural medical center in West Texas, described as the last chance for care before miles of isolation. Ellen Pompeo, who gained fame as Meredith Grey in the original series, will also be involved as an executive producer. The announcement, made via ABC and the official Grey's Anatomy Instagram page, has generated excitement among fans eager for the next chapter of the beloved franchise. This upcoming series will be the fourth installment, following the original Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, and Station 19. Marinis expressed her enthusiasm for expanding the Grey's Anatomy universe, promising new characters and storylines that maintain the emotional connection audiences have cherished for over two decades. The new series will also retain ties to the original, potentially featuring familiar characters like Catherine Fox, played by Debbie Allen, as a bridge between the two shows. Since its debut in 2005, Grey's Anatomy has become a cultural phenomenon, achieving the status of the longest-running medical drama in U.S. television history by completing 22 seasons.