Natalia (TV series)
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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Katie Robbins |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Hulu |
Natalia is an upcoming limited drama series by Hulu. Set to stream with eight episodes, the series is inspired by true events of Natalia Grace's (Imogen Faith Reid) life after Kristine (Ellen Pompeo) and Michael Barnett (Mark Duplass) adopted her believing she was a child with dwarfism but gradually started to reevaluate the situation.
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Ellen Pompeo as Kristine Barnett, Natalia's adoptive mother
- Mark Duplass as Michael Barnett, Natalia's adoptive father
- Imogen Faith Reid as Natalia Grace[1]
Recurring
[edit]- Dulé Hill as Brandon Drysdale, a detective investigating criminal allegations made against the Barnetts
- Sarayu Blue as Valika, a parent of one of the kids at Kristine's daycare
- Christina Hendricks as Cynthia Mans
Production
[edit]In August 2022, it was reported that Hulu had ordered a limited series inspired by true events of Natalia Grace's life, created by Katie Robbins. Ellen Pompeo signed on to star as Kristine Barnett and executive produce under her Calamity Jane banner, along with Laura Holstein. Sarah Sutherland, Mike Epps, Dan Spilo, Niles Kirchner, and Andrew Stearn also executive produce.[2]
Produced by ABC Signature, the series was written by Robbins and Sutherland and is told from multiple points of view to "reflect the conflicting narratives of its central characters". Liz Garbus directs and executive produces the pilot.[3] In March 2024, Mark Duplass was cast to play Michael Barnett. The following month, Dulé Hill and Sarayu Blue were cast in recurring roles.[4] By July 2024, principal photography was taking place in Santa Clarita, California.[5]
Release
[edit]The eight-episode series is set to be released on Hulu.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ Otterson, Joe (August 10, 2022). "Imogen Reid Joins Ellen Pompeo in Untitled Orphan Limited Series at Hulu". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (August 3, 2022). "Ellen Pompeo to Star in Untitled Orphan Limited Series at Hulu, Will Scale Back Grey's Anatomy Role". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2024). "Mark Duplass Joins Ellen Pompeo In Orphan Limited Series At Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (April 22, 2024). "Dulé Hill & Sarayu Blue Join Hulu Limited Series Orphan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Ellen Pompeo is set to star in a new Hulu limited series called Natalia". California Film Commission. July 15, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Facebook.