T.R. Knight is still clocking in at 'Grey's Anatomy'

Is T.R. Knight coming or going?

News breaking Tuesday morning said that the "Grey's Anatomy" actor has already told showrunner Shonda Rhimes he wants out of Seattle Grace, STAT.

The network declined comment on the matter, but a source tells us that, for now, the actor is still on the clock. "I can tell you T.R. was at the table read yesterday and is shooting this week," the insider said.

This contradicts an earlier report posted Monday on the blog Crazy Days and Nights, which first reported that Knight had "walked off the show." Later in the day, an update was filed, laying out specifics of the actor's intent to leave, including:

"He hasn't attended table reads since episode 2. He is pissed and miserable and thinks his story line is stupid. He said goodbye to his hair and makeup people last week. He says he is done and has quit. ABC has not released him. Shondra [sic] Rhimes, the producer called him and he told her he had nothing to say. He has packed his dressing room."

But Knight's rep told us that the report is "completely false" and that the actor is in fact still working on the show. She declined further comment on whether he will be leaving "Grey's."

Whether a conversation between Knight and Rhimes has actually taken place is unclear, as are his motivations for allegedly wanting to leave a series that still ranks as TV's No. 1 show among adults 18-49.

Perhaps Knight really isn't happy with his character's drama -- or lack thereof this season -- and isn't willing to chance sticking around. Can you blame him? Look what happened when co-star Katherine Heigl told the press that she was withdrawing from 2008 Emmy contention because she wasn't "given the material this season to warrant an Emmy nomination." Now Izzie's going nuts and Denny's back -- and this time not everyone is happy.

-- Denise Martin and Maria Elena Fernandez

Photo: T.R. Knight. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[Karen]

This show is a train wreck. Remember when it used to be good?? That being said, T.R. should think carefully about leaving an established show that, despite how bad it has gotten, will likely be on the air for a few more years. T.R. did nothing before this show, and frankly, is not that great an actor. If he thinks he is going to get work after this, he should call David Caruso and ask how many roles he got after leaving NYPD Blue. It was over a decade before CSI Miami. Actors are a dime a dozen here, he was lucky to get on this show, he probably won't be that lucky again. You need to stay at the sure thing and make money while you can.

[Carleigh]

Are the writers going to come to their literary senses any time soon? I'm trying to remain positive. But, I feel like the kid on Christmas eve who sneaks down the stairs and peeks over the railing hoping to catch a glimpse of the mysterious fat man, hoping to confirm to herself that there is, in fact, really a Santa Clause and terrified she'll catch mommy and daddy chucking presents under the tree instead. In other words, I'm hoping the writers will cure Izzy, give George (please don't leave us TR...though I can't blame you if you do) Derrick , Christina and Callie actual story lines (I'm sorry, but Callie is just not pulling off the lesbian thing...she mostly just looks terrified.), return Meredith to her dark and twisty self and get rid of that little blonde chippy. But, I'm quickly. losing. faith. In fact, I am probably more likely to see jolly old St. Nick in my living room tonight than see any semblance of the great show Grey's used to be. And kids... if Sir Clause is a little late coming down the chimney this year, do not worry. He's probably just in bed with Izzy. 'Tis the season...season 5...after all.