George Clooney is all set for a return to E.R., according to former castmate Noah Wyle.
Clooney told reporters(months ago) he would not reprise his Dr. Doug Ross character for the medical drama’s finale, but pal Noah insists George will return to the set of his hit show. What he had to say on the matter(3/18/-8):
“We never even talked about it. No one has ever asked me. It’s the funniest thing. The story came out, and I was like, ‘Where did that come from?’ It was everywhere - I mean in one day!”
Wyle says, “From what I heard, George said, ‘Absolutely, schedule permitting’.”
And the actor reveals Clooney won’t be the only former castmate coming back for episodes in 2009 - he’ll be starring in a storyline opposite Eriq La Salle.
Juliana Margulies turned down an invitation to reprise her role for the final series of the medical drama, because she doesn’t think her character’s storyline can be improved.
Margulies portrayed nurse Carol Hathaway on the show.