'Grey's Anatomy' season 14 premiere spoilers: story goes funnier, sexier and lighter

After taking viewers on a ride in of "Grey’s Anatomy" 13, it looks like everyone can expect a different feel when the new season airs. The previous season included Callie’s absence, Minnick’s short but sweet reign of terror and Alex and Jo’s rift. Giacomo Gianniotti has also revealed that season 14 of this long-running medical drama is going to be “funnier… sexier… lighter.”

Spoiler alert! This article contains “Grey’s Anatomy” spoilers. Read on if you would like to know what happens next before the next episode airs.

This is not the first time viewers have been promised a lighter theme. The last time such was announced, the show had placed Arizona and Callie into a twisted custody battle and had a patient attack Mer.

According to Entertainment Weekly, Jerika Hinton, who took on the role of Stephanie Edwards since season 9, has left at the end of season 13. Tessa Ferrer, who played Dr. Leah Murphy, was a recurring character but is not expected to return this upcoming season. Marika Dominczyk, who played Eliza Minnick, will also not be returning after her character was fired.

Meanwhile, Kim Raver, who left in season 8, will be reprising her role as Teddy Altman. Matthew Morrison is also expected to come back to the show as Jo’s abusive husband Paul Stadler. Italian actress Stefania Spampinato will be joining the cast in a recurring role as Andre DeLuca’s sister Carina.

Season 14 episode 1 of "Grey’s Anatomy” will air on Thursday, September 28, at 8 pm on ABC. In Australia, the show airs on Channel Seven.

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