Isaiah Washington Complains About “Grey’s Anatomy” Appearance

May 13, 2008

Isaiah Washington has filed a complaint with the Screen Actors Guild over ABC’s use of his picture in last week’s new episode of Grey’s Anatomy, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

The face of Washington’s former character, Dr. Preston Burke, was featured in a newspaper article about the character receiving a prestigious surgeon’s award in an episode that aired May 9.

The actor’s attorney, Peter Nelson, sent notices to ABC and SAG alleging inappropriate use of Washington’s image, the actor’s manager, Howard Bragman, said, according to the website.

“They have the rights of the character to advance the story, but not the image,” he said, adding that what he expects for his client is a “financial settlement.”

Washington left the show in 2007 amid controversy with costar T.R. Knight. The actor allegedly made a homophobic slur which created tension on the set.