The CBS Matlock reboot starring Kathy Bates premieres tonight with a big twist.
After achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Kathy Bates) rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
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The pilot filmed in the Spring of 2023 in Toronto with Kat Coiro directing.. Then the series moved to Los Angeles, with production starting this past Spring,
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Jacobson Moore”s top lawyers: Beau Bridges as Julian Sr., Jason Ritter as Julian Jr. and Skye P. Marshall as Olympia.
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The twist: Madeline “Matty” Matlock is a fake identity.
Matlock Season One:
L.A. filming dates: March 18 2024 – September 27, 2024.
Writer/Producers: Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin creator), Eric Christian Olsen (NCIS: Los Angeles star).
Pilot director: Kat Coiro.
Cast: Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, Aaron D. Harris, Sam Anderson, Beau Bridges
Kathy Bates as Maddy Matlock.
Skye P. Marshall plays attorney Olympia., who’s a key rainmaker at the New York City law firm.
Jason Ritter as attorney Julian, who’s the son of the head of the law firm.
David Del Rio plays associate Billy, who helps “Matty” navigate her new work environment at the law firm.
Nancy Drew’s Leah Lewis plays junior associate Sarah, who’s highly ambitious and not pleased about having to work alongside Matty at the law firm.
Producers: Kathy Bates, Kat Coiro, Sutton Street, Take 5 Productions, Cloud 9 Productions. CBS Studios.