Marla Gibbs is still making moves on the Hollywood scene. ABC announced that the veteran actress will be joining the cast of Grey’s Anatomy in their 19th season.
According to Deadline, the show will be introducing a new group of surgical interns, and we will get to know them — and their families.
The Jeffersons star has been cast in a multi-episode guest arc as Joyce Ward, grandmother of one of the new residents, Simone Griffith (Alexis Floyd), who lives in Seattle. Gibbs’ character will be introduced in Episode 1902 and will also appear in 1903.
Simone is described as a funny, whip smart, high achiever with a complicated family dynamic who grew up in Seattle, but never wanted to work at Grey Sloan because of a painful personal history with the hospital. Gibbs’ Joyce will likely shed light on both Simone’s family dynamic and history with Grey Sloan.
Gibbs shared her excitement about the new role on Instagram.
Gibbs is mostly known for her role as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons, which earned her five Emmy nominations. She also starred in TV shows 227, Martin, Scandal, Station 19, and most recently Days of Our Lives. She was also featured in films like Meteor Man, the Brothers, and Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection.
Season 19 of Grey’s Anatomy premieres Thursday, October 6 on ABC.
