'Grey's Anatomy' scoop: Jackson's mom is...

Debbie Allen will play Catherine Avery in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy." STORY HIGHLIGHTS Actor-director Debbie Allen has been cast in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy"
She'll lend some insight into Jackson's family in the fifth episode of the eighth season
Allen has previously directed three episodes of the show RELATED TOPICSGrey's AnatomyCelebrity News (EW.com) -- Ready to meet Jackson Avery's mom?

Actor-director Debbie Allen has been cast in the upcoming season of "Grey's Anatomy," playing Catherine Avery.

The move brings Allen out from behind the camera on "Grey's," where she's previously directed three episodes of the show (not entirely unlike how Eric Stolz directed an episode of "Private Practice" before appearing in "Grey's").

Allen has a slew of TV directing credits to her name ("Everybody Hates Chris," "That's So Raven") and is best known as an actress for her work in the movie "Fame" (both versions).

She'll lend some insight into Jackson's family in the fifth episode of the eighth season, which premieres on September 22.

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