Katherine Heigl`s CIA drama to air soon

Los Angeles: Actress Katherine Heigl, famous for her role as Izzie in `Grey`s Anatomy`, will star in drama show `State of Affairs` which has been picked by NBC network.

The 35-year-old star will be seen in the lead role of a CIA officer on the show which is directed by Joe Carnahan, the maker of movies like `Nemesis` and `The Grey`. The network has officially picked up the CIA drama to pilot, more than three months after NBC landed the project following a multiple network bidding war, reported The Hollywood Reporter. The drama revolves around a CIA officer (Heigl) who was plucked from the field to become the president`s daily briefer, assuming responsibility for targeting America`s most critical threats while navigating the unique lifestyle that comes with such a high-powered job.