The CBS network has made two exciting additions to its highly anticipated Matlock reboot, securing talented actors Leah Lewis and David Del Rio for significant roles in the upcoming legal drama.
Leah Lewis, best known for her compelling performance as Dr. Asher Wolke in the medical drama The Good Doctor, will take on the role of Sarah, a young lawyer with a sharp legal mind and ambitious career goals. Meanwhile, David Del Rio, who recently charmed audiences in Apple TV+'s Acapulco, will portray Julian, adding another dynamic character to the ensemble cast.
Star-Studded Legal Team
The new series will see these fresh faces joining Oscar-winning actress Kathy Bates, who steps into the iconic role made famous by Andy Griffith in the original 1980s series. Bates will portray Madeline Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who rejoins a prestigious law firm where she previously worked as a partner, using her unassuming appearance to her advantage in solving complex cases.
This modern reimagining promises to blend the classic legal drama elements that made the original series a hit with contemporary storytelling approaches that will resonate with today's audiences.
Proven Talent Behind the Scenes
The project boasts impressive creative credentials, with Jennie Snyder Urman, the mastermind behind Jane the Virgin, serving as writer and executive producer. Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, and John Will are also attached as executive producers, ensuring the series benefits from experienced hands in television production.
The original Matlock series enjoyed an impressive nine-season run from 1986 to 1995, establishing itself as a beloved legal drama that continues to have cultural relevance decades later.
What to Expect from the Reboot
While specific plot details remain under wraps, the casting of Lewis and Del Rio alongside Bates suggests CBS is building a strong ensemble cast capable of delivering both compelling legal drama and character-driven storytelling. The combination of established stars and rising talent indicates the network's confidence in the project's potential to become a flagship series.
Fans of legal dramas and the original series alike will be eagerly awaiting further announcements about the Matlock reboot as production moves forward toward its anticipated premiere on CBS.
