With Meghan Markle departing the hit series Suits for life as a royal bride, producers have found some new star power to replace her in the upcoming eighth season of the show.
Katherine Heigl will join the cast as a series regular, it has been announced.
The former Grey's Anatomy actress will play Samantha Wheeler, a talented new partner at the show's Pearson Specter Litt law firm, news.com.au reports.
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Heigl's presence on the show brings some much-needed star power to Season 8 after Markle's resignation.