Powell will play an FBI director in the episode.
She was cast by producers through the regular audition process.
We were later told by our casting director [Mark Saks] that her father is Colin Powell.
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So were thrilled to have had two members of the Powell family on our show.
Adds EP Lori McCreary, Linda read and she was perfect!
Her strong command of the room made everyone feel like she could actuallybethe FBI Director.
Its hard when a show poof goes away, CBS Entertainment President Kelly Kahl told reporters in May.
Everyone appreciates when we are able to do that.
The premiere ofMadam Secretaryairs Oct. 6 on CBS.
