Very true. But they do need some new dramas this year, all their pilots from last year were flops, and ones like Prison Break and 24 will only go on for a couple more years at most. They have been patient with a couple of series like "Bones" which only get average to solid ratings. Why I have a little more faith this time around:

1. She has lots of projects coming out this year which could well/have lead to other good possibly films/TV projects. It doesn't seem to be a desperation move.

2. So Eliza must have thought it was worth the risk of going back to Fox after getting royally screwed last time and signing on for what is potentially a multi year role over others she probably gets.

3. Which leads me to believe she thinks the script is great and there's a good chance of sucess, especially with a good director like PJ Hogan.

4. She's looking for more widesread recognition, can't get more basic potential fanbase than a medical show.

4. Well I live in [foolish] hope...

It's also interesting that they cast her specifically because the character became more comedic, as that's not what she's known for, even in BIO she was more sarcastic, which will be great in showcasing more of her talent. So hopefully she gave an amazing audition which will show through to execs, I hope even if its not picked up it still gets leaked onto the net.