Ellen Pompeo, the beloved Dr. Meredith Grey of Grey’s Anatomy, has a new Hulu series, Good American Family, debuting March 19.
Sources tell GLOBE her former bosses at the long-running medical drama hope this project keeps her busy—and out of their hair. After stepping back from her starring role, Pompeo, 55, remains an executive producer on Grey’s, but her constant involvement has reportedly worn thin.
Pompeo, one of TV’s highest-paid actresses, scaled back to seven episodes this season to focus on her chilling true-crime series. An insider reveals Grey’s executives are thrilled, crossing fingers that her new gig curbs her meddling.
The source says Pompeo’s need to oversee storylines and join meetings exhausts the team, even though she’s no longer the show’s central star.
From Grey’s Star to Controlling Force
For two decades, Pompeo charmed fans as Meredith Grey, a role she left as a series regular in 2022. She’s produced Grey’s since its 2005 debut, but her reduced on-screen time hasn’t lessened her influence. The insider claims she still demands star treatment, stirring resentment among castmates. They hope Good American Family shifts her focus elsewhere.
The Hulu series, inspired by the Natalia Grace case, follows a couple who adopt a Ukrainian orphan with dwarfism, only to suspect she’s an adult posing as a child. Pompeo stars and executive produces, diving into a darker role. She’s said her agent urged her to take it, suggesting it showcases a fresh side after 20 years of playing the likable Meredith. Pompeo agreed, eager to dig in.
A New Chapter for Pompeo
The insider notes Grey’s bosses want her to dive deep into this project—deep enough to loosen her grip on their show. They’re tired of her “harping,” the source adds, and see this as a chance for her to make the clean break she’s hinted at. With luck, her new series will keep her too occupied to micromanage.
Pompeo’s move reflects a natural evolution. After dominating TV as Meredith, she’s stretching her talents in a twisted tale that’s already generating buzz. Fans will see her alongside Imogen Faith Reid, exploring a story far removed from Seattle Grace Hospital. For Grey’s staff, it’s a welcome shift—they’re ready for her to let go.
As Good American Family nears its premiere, anticipation builds. Will it mark a new era for Pompeo and peace for Grey’s? For now, her old team holds onto hope, eager for her to trade the scalpel for a fresh spotlight.
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