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Dr. Jackson Avery is sticking around Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital. Grey’s Anatomy star Jesse Williams has inked a new two-contract to continue on the hit ABC medical drama.
Williams was the only major Grey’s Anatomy cast member without a deal beyond this season when ABC in May gave the series a record-breaking renewal for Seasons 16 and 17 with leading lady Ellen Pompeo set for both seasons, along with the other original Grey’s actors. In addition to a salary raise, I hear the negotiations between Williams and Grey’s Anatomy producer ABC Studios involved his availability.
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