Margulies turns down ER comeback

The former ER star was recently seen in BBC mini-series The Grid

Actress Julianne Margulies has revealed she turned down the chance to appear in the final season of hospital drama ER.

Margulies played nurse Carol Hathaway from 1994 to 2000. Her character left the show to settle down with George Clooney's character, Dr Doug Ross.

"I feel like I left Carol in the best scenario possible," said the 42-year-old. "I can't imagine making it any better than that."

Ex-stars Anthony Edwards, Noah Wyle and Eriq La Salle have agreed to return.

The show's producers have also said they hope to bring Clooney back for a guest appearance.

Retrospective

Margulies left ER eight years ago despite being reportedly offered $27m (