Although little is known about her role, it is reported that the 'Rosewood' alum will be taking on the female lead role on the 10-episode spin-off.
- July 27, 2017
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"Grey's Anatomy" upcoming spin-off has begun assembling its cast. "Rosewood" alum Jaina Lee Ortiz has been tapped to star on the spin-off, which will be focusing on a group of heroic firefighters.
Although little is known about her role, Deadline reports that Jaina will be taking on the female lead role on the 10-episode spin-off. Director/EP Paris Barclay takes to her Twitter account to give a shout-out to the 30-year-old actress. "She's our star!" she writes.
she's our star! "Grey's Anatomy' Spinoff Enlists 'Rosewood' Grad Jaina Lee Ortiz https://t.co/YiQxqtbBAI
— Paris Barclay (@Harparbar) July 26, 2017
The yet-untitled spin-off follows the group of firefighters in a Seattle firehouse. The first episode of the series is set to be launched as a planted spin-off and air in one of "Grey's Anatomy" episodes this fall. The lead characters will be introduced in the episode before the spin-off launches in midseason.
"Grey's Anatomy" showrunner Stacy McKee serves as executive producer alongside Paris, Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. In addition to executive producing, Stacy will pen the script for the drama, which was ordered straight to series by ABC back in May.
Jaina played Detective Annalise Villa on FOX's "Rosewood", which was canceled after two seasons. In addition, her credits include USA Network's "Shooter" and Queen Latifah-starring "Girls Trip".
