Matlock (2024 TV series)
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Genre | Legal drama |
Based on | Matlock by Dean Hargrove |
Developed by | Jennie Snyder Urman |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
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Network | CBS |
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Matlock is an upcoming American legal drama television series that is scheduled to premiere with a sneak peek on September 22, 2024, before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS. The show was developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. It is a gender flipping reboot of the original Matlock TV series, which starred Andy Griffith.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kathy Bates as Madeline Matlock
- Skye P. Marshall as Olympia
- Jason Ritter as Julian
- David Del Rio as Billy
- Leah Lewis as Sarah
Recurring
[edit]- Andrea Londo as Simone
Episodes
[edit]No. | Title [1] | Directed by | Written by | Original air date [1] | U.S. viewers (millions) | Rating/share (18-49) |
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1 | "Pilot"[2] | Kat Coiro | Jennie Snyder Urman | September 22, 2024 | TBD | TBA |
2 | "Rome, in a Day"[3] | Kat Coiro | Jennie Snyder Urman | October 17, 2024 | TBD | TBA |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On January 31, 2023, it was announced that a remake version of Matlock was in development, and Jennie Snyder Urman signed on to write a pilot episode to be aired by CBS. Urman is expected to executive produce alongside Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, and Kathy Bates.[4] On May 9, 2023, the Matlock remake was given a series order. The series is developed by Urman.[5] John Will and Kat Coiro were added as executive producers. Coiro also directed the pilot.[6] Production companies involved with the series are Sutton Street, Cloud Nine, and CBS Studios.[5] Matlock has been moved to the 2024–25 season due to strike-related production delays.[7]
Casting
[edit]Upon the pilot order announcement, Bates was cast to star.[4] Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis joined the main cast upon the series order announcement.[5] On August 20, 2024, Andrea Londo was cast in a recurring role.[8]
Bates has said that Matlock will be her final role before retirement.[9]
Broadcast
[edit]Matlock is scheduled to premiere with a sneak peek on September 22, 2024, before its timeslot premiere on October 17 on CBS.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Shows A-Z – matlock on cbs". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "(#MAT101) "Pilot"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "Rome, in a Day". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (January 31, 2023). "CBS Orders Pilots For 'The Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth' Starring Carrie Preston & 'Matlock' Reboot With Kathy". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c Bell, BreAnna (May 9, 2023). "'Matlock,' 'Good Wife' Spinoff 'Elsbeth,' and Damon Wayans & Damon Wayans Jr. Comedy Ordered to Series at CBS". Variety. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (May 9, 2023). "'Matlock', 'Elsbeth' & Wayans' Family Comedy 'Poppa's House' Ordered To Series At CBS". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 8, 2023). "Most New Broadcast Scripted Series Moving To 2024–25 Season Due To Strike-Related Production Delays". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 20, 2024). "Andrea Londo Joins CBS' 'Matlock' In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ Oganesyan, Natalie (September 8, 2024). "Kathy Bates Says She Will Retire After CBS' 'Matlock': "This Is My Last Dance"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (July 13, 2024). "CBS Fall Premiere Dates: 'Blue Bloods' Final Episodes, 'FBI' Trio, 'Matlock' Reboot, 'Survivor' & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 18, 2024.