‘Matlock’: Meet the Lawyers of Matty’s Law Firm in Series Premiere Photos
New photos from Matlock‘s series premiere have arrived, giving a glimpse into the law office employing Kathy Bates‘ titular character.
Inspired by the classic television series of the same name, Matlock follows the brilliant septuagenarian, Madeline “Matty” Matlock, who achieved success in her young years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm. She uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
But wrongdoings in the criminal justice system might not be the only thing she’s trying to uproot. The Matlock trailer hints that Matty is harboring a big secret. Could it involve her coworkers at the firm?
Starring alongside Bates are Beau Bridges, Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, Eme Ikwuakor, Leah Lewis, and David Del Rio. Nicole de Boer also guest stars in the pilot episode, airing September 22 on CBS.
Get to know the characters of Matlock in the series premiere gallery below. According to Bates herself, this could be the last character she ever plays — the Oscar winner plans to retire after her time playing Matty is complete (whenever that may be). Don’t miss out on what could be her last project!
Matlock, Series Premiere, Thursday, September 22, 9/8c, CBS
Bates as Matty Matlock. Matty takes advantage of people underestimating her because of her age, but for what purpose? It can’t be just to get a job.
Bridges plays Senior, father to Ritter’s Julian. He’s the managing partner of the prestigious Jacobson Moore law firm and has an indomitable presence in the office.
Marshall as Olympia, a senior attorney at the firm with a strong sense of justice. Matty is assigned to her team, also comprised of Sarah Yang (Lewis) and Billy Martinez (Del Rio).
Ritter plays Julian, who in addition to being Senior’s son is also Olympia’s ex-husband with whom he shares two children. Julian is intrigued by Matty’s cleverness.
Ikwuakor as Elijah Walker, another member of the firm who is a potential new romantic interest for Olympia. How will Julian react to his ex-wife potentially moving on?
Lewis as Sarah Yang, a junior employee at the firm like Billy. As revealed in our Matlock exclusive preview, Piper Curda plays Kira, who works in IT at the firm and is a potential love interest for Sarah.
Del Rio as Billy Martinez, a young associate like Sarah. Sarah is uber-ambitious and Billy is quite charismatic.
Olympia and Julian appear to be amicable exes, which is good considering they’re still colleagues.
Matty, Sarah, and Billy meet with Carlin (De Boer) in the pilot in regards to one of Olympia’s cases.
Sarah and Billy balance each other’s energies. Where Sarah has a steely demeanor, Billy is more upbeat. But both are very driven.
Matty has a lot to prove to new boss Olympia after scheming her way into a job at Jacobson Moore. Julian is more charmed by Matty than Olympia.
Olympia appears as a defense attorney in a courtroom opposite prosecutor Ezra Radcliffe (Matt Baram). Olympia has a history of uplifting the systemically marginalized in her cases.
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