As one of the original cast members, the departure of Dr. Izzie Stevens felt as painful as some of the procedures which the interns had to perform. More than a decade after hanging up her white coat, Katherine Heigl is now revealing what led to her decision as part of the new book by Lynette Rice titled How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy.

Although several rumors did the rounds, Heigl says that adopting her daughter Nancy Leigh and becoming a mother is what prompted her decision.

“I went on family leave and just got to be a mom, and it changed my whole perspective. It changed my desire to work full-time,” she explained. 

Reports claimed that drama behind the scenes had caused then-showrunner Shonda Rhimes to write Izzie out, but the Firefly Lane actress confirmed Rhimes wanted to keep the new parent onboard, yet scheduling conflicts got in the way. 

At least Izzie will live on in our hearts.

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The renewal was announced by the series’ leading ladies Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke in a cheeky video where they answered fan questions. After being asked if Season 2 is going to happen, the two stars excitedly confirmed there’s more Firefly Lane on the way.

According to its official logline, Firefly Lane centers on Tully and Kate, two best friends who “support each other through good times and bad with an unbreakable bond that carries them from their teens to their 40s.”

Firefly Lane premiered on Netflix back in February and proved to be a huge hit with the viewers. Following its release, it made it to no. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, and Netflix later revealed it was viewed by 49 million people in its first 28 days. In addition to Heigl and Chalke, the series also stars Ben Lawson, Beau Garrett, and Yael Yurman.

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The Suits actress has been cast as the lead character in the Netflix adaptation of the novel by Kristin Hannah.

This will mark the third novel by the American author to be made into a series or film following The Nightingale and The Great Alone.

Published in 2008, the novel centers around the decades-long friendship between two women who are torn apart by betrayal.

Heigl will be starting as one of the women, Tully Hart, who is is described as magnetic, ambitious and fiercely loyal. It has not yet been announced who will play her on-screen best friend, Kate.

In addition to starring, Heigl is also scheduled to serve as executive producer alongside Stephanie Germain, Lee Rose, and Hannah.

Former writer and producer on Dawson’s Creek, Maggie Friedman, will act as showrunner and writer on the project.

While no release date has been announced as yet, Peter O’Fallon will direct the first episode.

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This intriguing project tells the story of a teenage girl living with schizophrenia who’s constantly struggling with vivid and terrifying hallucinations. The film also stars Harry Connick Jr. and Madison Iseman, and it will be directed by Castille Landon.

Katherine Heigl said she’s honored and privileged to be a part of this unique and thought-provoking project, which caught her eye from the very first moment she read the script.

“Not only am I proud to be collaborating with a talented female director, a beautiful and talented young actress, and one of my all-time favorite male leads, but I get to be a part of telling a story that touches on themes I believe to be incredibly relevant and meaningful like mental illness, tragedy, grief, unconditional love and hope,” said Heigl in an official statement.

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Katherine Heigl has been tapped to lead the forthcoming family comedy from CBS. She’ll star opposite the previously cast Malcolm Barrett.

According to Deadline, the half-hour comedy centers on a devoted dad (Barrett) and mom (Heigl), who are committed to raising their children with the love and support that mom never got. But then the two discover just how difficult that is going to be with her insane parents and siblings back in the picture.

Heigl’s character is described as “as someone who tries her best to be a laid-back, progressive parent like her therapist husband, but often finds herself reverting to the old-school style of her parents. Now that she’s moved back into her childhood home, surrounded by her parents and crazy siblings, finding a balance between the wildly different parenting styles is going to be more difficult than she imagined.”

The series was penned by Brendan O’Brien. Directing the pilot is James Burrows. Heigl also will serve as an executive producer on the project. 

You can currently see Heigl on USA Network’s Suits.

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Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, series creator Kevin Williamson revealed that Grey’s Anatomy’s Katherine Heigl almost got the role of Jen. Director Steve Miner, who worked on both Dawson’s Creek pilot and Heigl’s My Father the Hero, brought in the actress to audition for the role.

“She looked slightly older at that time,” remembered Williamson. “Even though she was younger, I just think she was more mature. She gave a great audition, I remember we were all sort of like, ‘Wow, she’s good.'”

But after Heigl Williams auditioned and seemed more fitting for the role in Williamson’s opinion.

“I’m a horror movie guy, so I recognized Michelle from Species,” he said. “She was the baby species monster. But she walked in and she came across as an angel.”

Kevin Williamson also revealed that Joshua Jackson was his first pick for the role of Dawson, but the network didn’t share his opinion. So Williamson gave Jackson the role of Pacey and later realized that James Van Der Beek is, in fact, the perfect Dawson.

“He looked the part, he acted the part, he talked the part,” said Williamson. “And he was so intelligent, he was so smart. He didn’t look like a nerd but he was a nerd inside.”

Finally, Joey was supposed to be played by Selma Blair (Cruel Intentions), and the Dawson’s Creek creator was already sure he has finalized the casting process. Then Katie Holmes swooped in at the last moment and won everyone over with her infamous audition tape filmed in the basement.

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As one of the original cast members, the departure of Dr. Izzie Stevens felt as painful as some of the procedures which the interns had to perform. More than a decade after hanging up her white coat, Katherine Heigl is now revealing what led to her decision as part of the new book by Lynette Rice titled How to Save a Life: The Inside Story of Grey’s Anatomy.

Although several rumors did the rounds, Heigl says that adopting her daughter Nancy Leigh and becoming a mother is what prompted her decision.

“I went on family leave and just got to be a mom, and it changed my whole perspective. It changed my desire to work full-time,” she explained. 

Reports claimed that drama behind the scenes had caused then-showrunner Shonda Rhimes to write Izzie out, but the Firefly Lane actress confirmed Rhimes wanted to keep the new parent onboard, yet scheduling conflicts got in the way. 

At least Izzie will live on in our hearts.

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The renewal was announced by the series’ leading ladies Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke in a cheeky video where they answered fan questions. After being asked if Season 2 is going to happen, the two stars excitedly confirmed there’s more Firefly Lane on the way.

According to its official logline, Firefly Lane centers on Tully and Kate, two best friends who “support each other through good times and bad with an unbreakable bond that carries them from their teens to their 40s.”

Firefly Lane premiered on Netflix back in February and proved to be a huge hit with the viewers. Following its release, it made it to no. 1 on Nielsen’s weekly streaming rankings, and Netflix later revealed it was viewed by 49 million people in its first 28 days. In addition to Heigl and Chalke, the series also stars Ben Lawson, Beau Garrett, and Yael Yurman.

The post Netflix Renews “Firefly Lane” for Season 2 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The Suits actress has been cast as the lead character in the Netflix adaptation of the novel by Kristin Hannah.

This will mark the third novel by the American author to be made into a series or film following The Nightingale and The Great Alone.

Published in 2008, the novel centers around the decades-long friendship between two women who are torn apart by betrayal.

Heigl will be starting as one of the women, Tully Hart, who is is described as magnetic, ambitious and fiercely loyal. It has not yet been announced who will play her on-screen best friend, Kate.

In addition to starring, Heigl is also scheduled to serve as executive producer alongside Stephanie Germain, Lee Rose, and Hannah.

Former writer and producer on Dawson’s Creek, Maggie Friedman, will act as showrunner and writer on the project.

While no release date has been announced as yet, Peter O’Fallon will direct the first episode.

The post Katherine Heigl Cast as the Lead in New Netflix Series appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This intriguing project tells the story of a teenage girl living with schizophrenia who’s constantly struggling with vivid and terrifying hallucinations. The film also stars Harry Connick Jr. and Madison Iseman, and it will be directed by Castille Landon.

Katherine Heigl said she’s honored and privileged to be a part of this unique and thought-provoking project, which caught her eye from the very first moment she read the script.

“Not only am I proud to be collaborating with a talented female director, a beautiful and talented young actress, and one of my all-time favorite male leads, but I get to be a part of telling a story that touches on themes I believe to be incredibly relevant and meaningful like mental illness, tragedy, grief, unconditional love and hope,” said Heigl in an official statement.

The post Katherine Heigl Lands Lead Role in “I Saw a Man With Yellow Eyes” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Katherine Heigl has been tapped to lead the forthcoming family comedy from CBS. She’ll star opposite the previously cast Malcolm Barrett.

According to Deadline, the half-hour comedy centers on a devoted dad (Barrett) and mom (Heigl), who are committed to raising their children with the love and support that mom never got. But then the two discover just how difficult that is going to be with her insane parents and siblings back in the picture.

Heigl’s character is described as “as someone who tries her best to be a laid-back, progressive parent like her therapist husband, but often finds herself reverting to the old-school style of her parents. Now that she’s moved back into her childhood home, surrounded by her parents and crazy siblings, finding a balance between the wildly different parenting styles is going to be more difficult than she imagined.”

The series was penned by Brendan O’Brien. Directing the pilot is James Burrows. Heigl also will serve as an executive producer on the project. 

You can currently see Heigl on USA Network’s Suits.

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Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, series creator Kevin Williamson revealed that Grey’s Anatomy’s Katherine Heigl almost got the role of Jen. Director Steve Miner, who worked on both Dawson’s Creek pilot and Heigl’s My Father the Hero, brought in the actress to audition for the role.

“She looked slightly older at that time,” remembered Williamson. “Even though she was younger, I just think she was more mature. She gave a great audition, I remember we were all sort of like, ‘Wow, she’s good.'”

But after Heigl Williams auditioned and seemed more fitting for the role in Williamson’s opinion.

“I’m a horror movie guy, so I recognized Michelle from Species,” he said. “She was the baby species monster. But she walked in and she came across as an angel.”

Kevin Williamson also revealed that Joshua Jackson was his first pick for the role of Dawson, but the network didn’t share his opinion. So Williamson gave Jackson the role of Pacey and later realized that James Van Der Beek is, in fact, the perfect Dawson.

“He looked the part, he acted the part, he talked the part,” said Williamson. “And he was so intelligent, he was so smart. He didn’t look like a nerd but he was a nerd inside.”

Finally, Joey was supposed to be played by Selma Blair (Cruel Intentions), and the Dawson’s Creek creator was already sure he has finalized the casting process. Then Katie Holmes swooped in at the last moment and won everyone over with her infamous audition tape filmed in the basement.

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