Parminder Nagra has revealed she fought against an ER storyline after being cast in the show.
The British actor joined the medical drama in its 10th season as Neela Rasgotra.
Reflecting upon her casting, Nagra, 45, said the writers had initial plans for her character, which were changed after she asked them to rethink her storyline.
The medical drama ran for 15 seasons, ending in 2009.