Colin Powell's daughter is heading into politics ... on TV.
HuffPost TV can exclusively reveal that Linda Powell will appear in the first episode of "Political Animals," USA's upcoming six-hour original series. The former secretary of state's daughter will play the fictional Pauline Samson, the president's national security advisor.
On the upcoming series -- which loosely resembles Hillary Clinton's life -- Pauline is the only woman on the presidential staff besides the newly divorced former first lady and current Secretary of State Elaine Barrish (Sigourney Weaver). Other actors on the series include James Wolk, who will play Elaine's son Doug, and Brittany Ishibashi as Doug's fiancee.
Although she's stepping into new territory with "Political Animals," Powell has had her share of small-screen experience. The actress has also appeared on "Law & Order: SVU," "The Good Wife" and "Damages."
"Political Animals" will premiere this summer on USA.