Ellen Pompeo is taking on the curious case of Natalia Grace.
In the upcoming Hulu series Good American Family—the actress’ first major on-screen role since she started playing Meredith Grey on Grey’s Anatomy in 2005—Ellen portrays the adoptive mother of Natalia, whose allegations against her adoptive parents have made headlines in recent years.
A Feb. 19 trailer for the show—which is set to premiere its first two episodes on Hulu March 19—previews the dramatic retelling of Natalia’s story. The Ukrainian orphan with rare form of dwarfism known as spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita was adopted by an American family and shocking twists ensue as her age and background are questioned.
While Ellen plays the role of Natalia’s adopted mother, Mark Duplass plays her father. Actress Imogen Faith Reid plays Natalia.
“I’ve always considered myself blessed,” Ellen says in the trailer’s voiceover. “I’ve known I was put on this Earth to build a world where all kids can feel safe.”
The series’ synopsis promises a riveting watch that unpacks Natalia’s story—which was most recently told over three seasons of the ID docuseries The Curious Case of Natalia Grace—and its variety of layers.
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