Jake Borelli Reflects on Emotional 'Grey's Anatomy' Exit and Character's Journey

Jake Borelli, who played Dr. Levi Schmitt on "Grey's Anatomy," is leaving the show after eight seasons. In his final episode, Schmitt departs Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital for a research position in Texas, taking his boyfriend with him. Borelli, who was the first openly gay male series regular on the show, reflects on the significance of his role and the impact of queer representation in media. He plans to continue working behind the scenes, with aspirations to direct future episodes of the series.