“Grey’s Anatomy” fans will want to check out this new series STAT. “Pulse” is Netflix’s first English-language medical procedural—and it has all the drama and illicit romance you could ever want. The series centers on Dr. Danielle “Danny” Simms (Willa Fitzgerald) and Dr. Xander Phillips (Colin Woodell), who happen to be having an affair while working together at Miami’s Maguire Medical Center. For those hoping to learn more about the new series, including who’s casting it, here’s everything we know about the heart-pounding drama of “Pulse.”
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According to Tudum by Netflix, “Pulse” is a medical procedural that focuses on a cadre of doctors including Sam Elijah (Jessie T. Usher), a third-year emergency medicine resident; Sophie Chan (Chelsea Muirhead), a surgical intern; Natalie Cruz (Justina Machado), the chair of surgery and emergency medicine; and Ruben Soriano (Néstor Carbonell), a senior surgeon. The show revolves around the fallout from the secret relationship between third-year emergency medicine resident Danny and Chief Resident Phillips. When news of their romance hits the ER, Danny is unexpectedly promoted as Phillips is suspended. All the while, a hurricane bears down on Miami’s busiest Level 1 trauma center, causing the hospital to go into lockdown.
“Pulse” premieres with all 10 episodes on April 3.
In addition to a stacked cast, “Pulse” is filled with talent behind the scenes. The new series comes from first-time creator and showrunner Zoe Robyn and veteran showrunner Carlton Cuse (“Lost,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan”), per Deadline. Kate Dennis, Sarah Boyd, SJ Main Muñoz, Wendey Stanzler, and Cuse each direct two episodes of the series. Plus, “Pulse” has a robust casting department, with Elizabeth Hay listed as a casting associate and Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick listed for casting, as well.
If you’re hoping to land a role in a medical drama and want some help crafting the perfect ER character for your next audition, check out these guides:
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While it’s still too early to tell if Netflix’s “Pulse” will get another season, plenty of other gigs are looking for talent. Check out these roundups of some of the best casting notices available now:
To ensure you get all the vital signs for even more opportunities, be sure to bookmark these casting directories:
And remember, the best way to land an audition on a high-profile project like “Pulse” is to have representation. Check out this guide to figure out how to get one: