Overview

• Barrett has portrayed charge nurse Maggie Lockwood since the NBC drama’s 2015 launch.
• Industry reports say the door is open for her return, though no timeline has been set.
• NBC declined to comment when asked about the casting change.
• Originals S. Epatha Merkerson and Oliver Platt are set to return for the upcoming season.
• Former series regular Nick Gehlfuss will appear as a guest star as Dr. Will Halstead, with Season 11 premiering Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. on NBC.