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Peter Gallagher joins 'Grey's Anatomy' ensemble

Peter Gallagher will play a doctor in Season 18 of "Grey's Anatomy."  File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
1 of 5 | Peter Gallagher will play a doctor in Season 18 of "Grey's Anatomy."  File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

Aug. 20 (UPI) -- Grace and Frankie and Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist alum Peter Gallagher has joined the cast of Grey's Anatomy for the medical drama's 18th season.

Deadline reported Gallagher will play Dr. Alan Hamilton, someone from the late Ellis Grey's past.

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Kate Burton is returning to the show for several episodes to play Ellis, mother of Ellen Pompeo's character, Meredith, in flashback scenes.

The Shonda Rhimes-created ABC show's Twitter feed retweeted a link to the story, along with a string of celebratory emojis.

Gallagher is also known for his roles in Palm Springs, American Beauty, While You Were Sleeping and Law & Order: SVU.

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