Grey’s Anatomy has announced the addition of Michael Thomas Grant to the season 21 cast. Grant, 30, will be portraying James, the hospital’s new openly gay Episcopal chaplain. Described as warm, trained, and spiritual, James has a special affinity for his younger patients and is comfortable in any situation. The character is depicted as being at a crossroads, open to love and taking great leaps of faith.
Grant, known for his role as Leif on Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, confirmed the casting news on social media, expressing excitement to join the Grey’s Anatomy cast. The actor reprised his role in the holiday movie Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas following the cancellation of the series in 2021.
