While Grey’s Anatomy character Levi Schmitt has been unapologetically himself through his career at Grey Sloan Memorial, it took actor Jake Borelli more convincing. “I had so much trepidation. I almost said no to Krista [Vernoff,

"I think it's so beautiful to see two gay men in a loving relationship like this, where they are willing to take huge leaps of faith for one another," Borelli tells PEOPLE

The story includes details about Episode 2107 of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, “If You Leave” Popular longtime Grey’s Anatomy cast member Jake Borelli bid farewell to the venerable medical drama in the Nov. 14 episode as his character,

Levi first entered the hallow halls of Grey Sloan Memorial as an intern in Season 14. He quickly made a lasting impression when his glasses fell into the abdomen of a patient on his first day, earning him the nickname "Glasses." That tumultuous first day set Levi up for a journey of self-discovery and finding his own confidence.

Spread the loveJake Borelli, the actor who portrays the beloved Dr. Levi Schmitt on Grey’s Anatomy, recently opened up about his character’s emotional departure and potential future appearances. Levi’s exit,

Grey’s Anatomy isn’t exactly an edgy drama, but Levi feels like a character from a Disney Lifetime movie, if Disney allowed gay characters to kiss onscreen. I knew this week would mark his last episode because I’d seen an interview with Borelli lamenting his exit beforehand.

This interview contains spoilers for "If You Leave," the Nov. 14 episode of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy." After eight seasons and more than 130 episodes of "Grey's Anatomy," Dr. Levi Schmitt (Jake Borelli) has wrapped up his residency at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.

The actor also tells TheWrap about building a "bigger queer life" alongside his character, and his hopes to direct future episodes The post ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Jake Borelli Loved How Levi’s ‘Inspiring’ Exit Unfolded in Season 21 appeared first on TheWrap.