Ellen Pompeo to Star in Hulu Drama; 'Big Little Lies' Sequel Book Released

Ellen Pompeo, renowned for her role as Meredith Grey in "Grey's Anatomy," is set to lead a new drama series titled "Not a Sound" at Hulu. The project, based on Heather Gudenkauf's novel, reunites her with "Big Little Lies" and "Boston Legal" creator David E. Kelley. This marks a significant new direction for Pompeo as she transitions from the medical drama genre.

In other television development news, Tracy Oliver and Issa Rae are collaborating on an hourlong series project called "Open," which has reportedly garnered seven offers in the competitive TV marketplace. Meanwhile, Liane Moriarty has released "Big Little Truths," a follow-up novel to "Big Little Lies," which is set 10 years after the original story and teases potential plotlines for a third season of the HBO series.