Grey’s Anatomy Gains a Surgeon, God of War Finds Its Wit, and Milo Ventimiglia Goes Blue: This Week’s TV Casting Shakeups

The TV gods have been busy sacrificing sleep to bring us a flurry of casting updates that range from “long overdue” to “wait, they’re actually making that?” From the hallowed, blood-stained halls of Grey Sloan Memorial to the mythic landscapes of Prime Video’s video game adaptations, the casting directors of Hollywood are working harder than a writer during sweeps week.

Here at The TV Cave, we’ve rounded up the latest developments, including a certain This Is Us alum trading his Crock-Pot for a badge, to keep you ahead of the watercooler curve.

A Dose of Chaos at Grey’s Anatomy

Just when you thought Grey’s Anatomy had run out of ways to complicate a surgical schedule, the long-running ABC staple is bringing in fresh blood. According to Deadline, Jen Landon (of Yellowstone fame) is trading the ranch for the OR as Dr. Toni Wright. Described as a “charming and disorganized mess,” Wright is an accomplished plastic surgeon whose personal life is apparently as stitched-together as her patients.

Joining her for the February 26 episode is Sara Paxton, playing the sister of a patient. Because if there’s one thing Grey Sloan needs more of, it’s family drama escalating in a waiting room while a ferry boat accident looms in the distance.

Milo Ventimiglia Goes Full "American Blue"

In news that should surprise no one who saw his mustache phase, Milo Ventimiglia is officially entering his gritty procedural era. HBO Max (or Max, or whatever we’re calling it this hour) has greenlit "American Blue," a police drama pilot written by former Supernatural boss Jeremy Carver.

Ventimiglia stars as Brian “Milk” Milkovich, a leader returning to Joliet, Illinois, to save a dying police force. With David Ayer directing, expect plenty of shadows, moral ambiguity, and Milo looking intensely at things. The best part? The show is following a "high-volume" model, aiming for 15 episodes a year. Finally, a streaming service remembered that TV shows are allowed to have more than eight episodes.

God of War Finds Its Voice (and Some Dwarves)

Prime Video’s God of War adaptation is moving full steam ahead, and fans of the franchise can breathe a sigh of relief. Alistair Duncan is officially reprising his role as Mimir, the severed head and self-proclaimed smartest man alive. It’s a rare win for gamers to get the original voice talent in a live-action transition.

Rounding out the Norse chaos are Jeff Gulka and Danny Woodburn as the iconic dwarf brothers, Sindri and Brok. If the show captures even half of their bickering chemistry from the games, we’re in for a treat—provided the CGI budget doesn't run out before they reach the Lake of Nine.

The Chi and Elsbeth: Promotions and Peril

Over at The Chi, Hannah Hall and Jason Weaver (Tiff and Shaad) have been promoted to series regulars for the eighth and final season. It’s bittersweet news for fans, as the Paramount+ series prepares to take its final bow.

Meanwhile, Elsbeth continues to be the most delightful game of "spot the guest star" on network TV. Beanie Feldstein is set to play a frantic bridesmaid in Season 3, while Griffin Dunne will appear as an egotistical novelist. In a plot that feels dangerously relatable to critics, Dunne’s character reportedly turns deadly after a book reviewer points out his flaws. Consider this our official request for security at the next TV Cave screening.

The current landscape of latest casting news proves that while some shows are winding down, the ambition for new, character-driven dramas is higher than ever. Whether it’s the gritty realism of American Blue or the high-fantasy stakes of God of War, your remote is going to be busy.

Which of these casting moves has you most excited? Comment below to weigh in on whether Milo can pull off the Joliet look or if Grey's really needs another "disorganized" doctor.