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Matlock Series Premiere’s Game-Changing Twist Explained By Showrunner
New images from theMatlockreboot reveal a close look at Kathy Bates' final role while also highlighting the supporting cast. Bates, who won an Oscar for her performance in 1990’sMisery, recently revealed that she plans to retire whenever her time in the upcoming CBS drama is finished. She’s since clarified those comments, stating that she’ll look to retirement only after portraying theprotagonist Madeline Matlockfor several years.
TV Insiderpreviewed theMatlockreboot, whichpremieres Thursday, September 22 on CBS at 9 PM ET, and shared several photos of the supporting cast.
The legal drama is based on the 1990s show of the same name, with thenew images highlighting an ensemble that includes Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, Eme Ikwuakor, and Beau Bridges.
What To Know About The New Matlock Reboot
Bates' Character Has A Secret
The newMatlockcenters on Bates in the role of Madeline “Matty” Matlock. A lawyer now in her seventies, Matty joins an impressive New York law firm. Though she faces ageism from her co-workers, Matty proves to be surprisingly effective. And as the trailer forMatlockmakes clear,Matty isn’t as simple and unassuming as she presents herself to be. In fact, Matty hides a secret and may have ulterior motives behind this new job.
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Madeline “Matty” Matlock
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Bates is joined by asupportingMatlockcastthat includes Bridges as Senior, the managing partner at the law firm. Ritter, meanwhile, plays Senior’s son Julian. Marshall plays the senior attorney Olympia, and Matty gets assigned to her team. Olympia and Julian are also ex-spouses. Del Rio and Ikwuakor each play members of the team. Lewis, like Del Rio, plays a junior associate.
Kathy Bates' Matlock Reboot Has Recast An Original Character Before It Even Premieres
Kathy Bate’s new show, the Matlock reboot, had an original character exit before premiering, leaving the project with a frustrating challenge.
Bates executive produces theMatlockreboot, which hails from creator and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. It continues a long and illustrious TV run for Bates that has amassed a total offourteen Emmy nominationsfor series as varied asSix Feet Under,American Horror Story, andTwo and a Half Men. Though it may just be her last bow, the CBS drama looks likely to continue the trend.
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Matlock (2024) follows the return of Madeline Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian, to a prestigious law firm. Utilizing her unassuming demeanor and astute strategies, she navigates the legal world to win cases and uncover corruption. The series draws inspiration from the classic television series of the same name.
