Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu
Ellen Pompeo is looking to scrub up again — but this time, not as Dr. Meredith Grey. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star is attached to lead a drama series in development at Hulu from “Big Little Lies” and “Boston Legal” creator David E. Kelley. Titled “Not a Sound,” the project is based on Heather Gudenkauf’s novel […]
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- First observed by CurrentWire: Deadline · Aug 27, 2026 at 5:36 PM ET
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Ellen Pompeo to Play Disgraced ER Nurse in ‘Not a Sound’ Drama in the Works at Hulu(opens original report in a new tab)DeadlineTier B
Ellen Pompeo To Star In ‘Not A Sound’ Drama In Works At Hulu From David E. Kelley Productions(opens original report in a new tab)EXCLUSIVE: In March 2005, one freshman ABC drama, David E. Kelley’s Boston Legal, wrapped its season in the Sunday 10 PM slot to make room for another rookie, Grey’s Anatomy starring Ellen Pompeo, which launched in the… — Deadline
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