Lena Waithe, a well-known Emmy-winning writer, actor, and producer, is joining the cast of Grey's Anatomy. She will play Dr.

In what you can say is a guest-starring role, Waithe will portray Dr. Evynn Moore, a doctor who trained under the guidance of Debbie Allen’s iconic character, Catherine Fox. Dr. Moore arrives at Grey Sloan in search of help for her wife (played by Andrea Bordeaux), who is grappling with a rare and mysterious illness.

Lena Waithe will recur on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. She will play Dr. Evynn Moore, a brilliant and savvy former student of Catherine Fox’s (Debbie Allen).

The Emmy winner is set to appear in two episodes of the ABC medical drama, beginning Thursday, March 13. She will play Dr. Evynn Moore, a brilliant and savvy former student of Catherine Fox’s (Debbie Allen) who visits Grey Sloan to help her on a unique case which happens to be for her wife,