Ellen Pompeo is to reduce her role in ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ The 52-year-old actress has played the leading role of Dr. Meredith Grey on the hit medical drama since it began 2005 but will only will reportedly only be appearing in eight episodes of the show’s 19th season, according to Deadline. The outlet went on to claim that the ‘Daredevil’ actress will be stepping away from her starring role on the ABC drama series so she can focus on developing and acting in a new – as yet untitled – series for Hulu through her Calamity Jane production company. A synopsis from Hulu reads: “Inspired by the story …