New pictures of the Matlock Reboot reveals a close look at Kathy Bates’ last role while also highlighting the supporting cast. Bates, who won an Oscar for her performance in the 1990s unhappinessrecently revealed that she plans to retire when her time on the upcoming CBS drama is up. She has since clarified the comments, stating that she will only look to retire after portraying protagonist Madeline Matlock for several years.
TV Insider Previewed the Matlock Reboot, what Premieres Thursday, September 22 on CBS at 9 PM ETand shared some photos of the supporting cast.
The legal drama is based on the 1990s show of the same name, with the New 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 new one Matlock Centers on Bates in the role of Madeline “Matty” Matlock. A lawyer now in his seventies, Matty joins an impressive New York law firm. Although she looks older than her co-workers, Matty proves to be surprisingly efficient. And like the trailer for Matlock make clear, Matty is not as simple and unassuming as she pretends to be. In fact, Matty is hiding a secret and may have ulterior motives behind this new job.
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Actor |
Who they play |
roles they are known for |
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Kathy Bates |
Madeline “Matty” Matlock |
Annie Wilkes in unhappinessHarriet Korn in Harry’s lawand various roles in American Horror Story |
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Sky P. Marshall |
Olympia |
Cara Foudy in Black lightningMambo Marie in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina |
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David Del Rio |
Billy |
Roberto in The Belko ExperimentBen in the Hulu comedy show Maggie |
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Leah Lewis |
Sarah |
Georgia fan in the CW’s Nancy Drew |
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Jason Ritter |
Julian |
Kevin in Joan of ArcadiaPut in Rising Dion |
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Emma Iwaakar |
Elijah |
Gorgon in InhumanDwayne in On my block |
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Beautiful bridges |
Age |
Hank Landry in the Stargate Franchise, Frank Baker in The Fabulous Baker Boys |
Bates is joined by a support Matlock Cast that includes Bridges as senior, the managing partner at the law firm. Knight, meanwhile, plays Elder’s son Julian. Marshall plays senior attorney Olympia, and Matty is assigned to her team. Olympia and Julian are also ex-spouses. Del Rio and Aquacor each play members of the team. Lewis, like Del Rio, plays a younger associate.
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Bates executive produces the Matlock reboot, which comes from creator and showrunner Jenny Snyder Urman. It continues a long and illustrious television run for Bates who has amassed a total of Fourteen Emmy nominations For series as varied as Six feet under, American Horror StoryAnd Two and a half people. While it may just be her last bow, the CBS drama looks likely to continue the trend.
Source: TV Insider
Matlock is a modern reboot of the classic series created for CBS that sees the title role taken by Kathy Bates. After years retired from her career, Madeline Matlock rejoins the legal world at a powerful new firm where she uses her seasoned skills to win cases and expose the underlying corruption in the legal system.
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Kathy Bates, Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, Aaron Harris, Eme Ikwuakor, Beau Bridges, Sam Anderson, Jordyn Weitz, Henry Allen, Colleen Camp
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1
- Writers
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Jenny Snyder Urman
- Directors
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Cat Coiro