Jackson to star in 'Grey's Anatomy'

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Joshua Jackson has signed up to star in the new series of Grey's Anatomy.

He will play a "hunky doctor" in the US medical drama. The actor will appear at the start of the fourth series, which screens in the UK in 2008.

Jackson found fame playing the role of Pacey Whitter in Dawson's Creek between 1998 and 2003. He went on to feature in films such as Bobby and Racing Stripes.