Ellen Pompeo Joins New Boston‑Set Comedy‑Drama

Ellen Pompeo, best known for her long‑running role on a famed medical drama, is set to both star in and produce a fresh series titled “Chicks.” The show has already secured a pilot order from Hulu.

Plot Overview

Pompeo will portray Chickie, one of two half‑sisters who inherit their father’s shady business after his sudden death. Together, they concoct daring scams that forge an unlikely partnership and bring them closer together.

Setting & Production

• Location: The story unfolds in the rapidly evolving neighborhoods of historic Boston.
• Filming Start: Production will kick off in New York next month.

Creative Origins

Pompeo and writer Katie Robbins previously collaborated on a Hulu project about a real person’s life. They say the new concept emerged from conversations between them on set, with Robbins crafting it specifically with Pompeo in mind.

Personal Connection

Growing up near Boston, Pompeo witnessed the sway of affluent individuals who often resembled mafia figures—powerful yet morally ambiguous. Her personal experience fuels her connection to the setting and themes of the upcoming show.