Cast of 'Good American Family' Discusses Natalia Grace Series on Hulu

The Natalia Grace Story

• 💡 The new Hulu series "Good American Family" is inspired by the complex and true story of Natalia Grace, adopted from Ukraine in 2010.
• 🎯 Initially believed to have a rare form of dwarfism, the family's perception of Natalia took a dramatic turn.

Exploring Multiple Perspectives

• 🎭 The series fictionalizes the shocking tale of an adoption gone wrong, drawing from multiple stories, perspectives, and accusations.
• 🧐 "Good American Family" expertly weaves between various points of view, challenging viewers to form their own conclusions.
• 💬 The core of the story is perspective, acknowledging that people can witness the same events and interpret them differently.

Cast and Challenges

• 🌟 Ellen Pompeo plays the adoptive mother, and Mark Duplass plays the adoptive father in the series.
• 🧠 Pompeo describes being drawn to challenging and scary roles as she matures in her career, finding this subject matter intense.
• 🗣️ For a young actor in their first major speaking role, portraying Natalia with a dialect coach, acting coach, and movement coach was described as terrifying.

Authenticity and Release

• ✍️ While not 100% factual, the series is rooted in truth and deals with sensitive subject matter ripped from the headlines.
• 🎬 The showrunners aimed to honor everyone's perspective, recognizing the difficulty in reaching empirical truth in such a complex situation.
• 📺 The first two episodes of "Good American Family" are now streaming on Hulu, with new episodes released on Wednesdays.