ABC Announces New Fall Drama Series "Private Practice"  5/16/07

"Private Practice" From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes a story about new beginnings and old friends. 

Addison Forbes Montgomery is a renowned neonatal surgeon, respected by her friends and colleagues at Seattle Grace Hospital. Deciding she can no longer healthily co-exist with her ex-husband, McDreamy, and her ex-lover, McSteamy, Addison heads to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. 

Reunited with her once-married, newly divorced medical school friends, Naomi and Sam, Addison joins their chic private practice. Featuring an all-star cast including Kate Walsh, Amy Brenneman, Tim Daly and Taye Diggs, "Private Practice" tells the story of a woman unafraid of change and willing to begin a new life.

Cast: Kate Walsh ("Grey's Anatomy"): Addison Forbes Montgomery Tim Daly ("The Nine"): Dr. Peter Finch Taye Diggs ("Day Break"): Dr. Sam Bennett Paul Adelstein ("Prison Break"): Dr. Cooper Freedman Merrin Dungey ("The King of Queens"): Dr. Naomi Bennett Chris Lowell ("Veronica Mars"): William "Dell" Cooper Amy Brenneman ("Judging Amy"): Dr. Violet Turner Credits: EP/Writer: Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Betsy Beers ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Marti Noxon ("Grey's Anatomy") EP: Mark Gordon ("Grey's Anatomy") Director: Michael Grossman ("Grey's Anatomy") Production Company: ABC Studios

Source: ABC Press Release