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\n\tMatlock (1986-1995) featured the late great Andy Griffith as attorney Ben Matlock, who solved cases and caught perpetrators in a charming, unassuming, and disarming way.<\/p>\n


\n\tIt was one of the most popular shows of the period and is still enjoyed by many in reruns and on streaming apps today, which is why the Matlock reboot has been much anticipated.<\/p>\n


\n\tThis new CBS crime drama based on it features the following season 1 cast members and characters.<\/p>\n

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\"Matlock<\/div>\n

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\n\tMadeline “Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates)<\/h4>\n


\n\tAttorney Matty Matlock seemingly shares only a profession and a last name with Griffith’s Ben Matlock character.<\/p>\n


\n\tA trailer released by CBS<\/a> shows Matty talking about the first Matlock series and referring to it as an old TV show, indicating that the original is a fictional show in this new Matlock series’ universe.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: Matlock Season 1: Everything We Know So Far<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n


\n\tEven so, Matty shares certain other traits with Ben, including age, intelligence, and the ability to disarm.<\/p>\n


\n\tWhen she decides to return to the workforce, she uses her skills to win cases while working for a prestigious law firm.<\/p>\n


\n\tDespite, or perhaps because of, being a septuagenarian, she always gets results, often relying on people’s tendency to underestimate older women.<\/p>\n

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\"Matlock<\/div>\n

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\n\tPlaying an attorney is nothing new for Kathy Bates, who played patent lawyer turned criminal defense attorney Harriet Korn on the short-lived series Harry’s Law (2011-2012).<\/p>\n


\n\tBates is also famous for portraying such diverse characters as Annie Wilkes in the film Misery (1990), Molly Brown in Titanic (1997), and Mrs. Fowler on The Big Bang Theory (2007-2019). Her three appearances as Mrs. Fowler all occurred in 2018.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe Oscar and Emmy winner’s love of acting started when she appeared in plays at her high school.<\/p>\n


\n\tEventually, her love of theater led her to New York to appear in theater productions and later opened doors for her to transition to films and television.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe versatile actress, who also appeared on 58 episodes of American Horror Story<\/a>, also serves as an executive producer on the series.<\/p>\n

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\"Skye<\/div>\n

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\n\tOlympia (Skye P. Marshall)<\/h4>\n


\n\tOlympia is “a formidable attorney with a thirst for justice,” according to Deadline<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n\tAs a critical player and senior attorney at the law firm, Olympia must balance juggling and maintaining control at all times.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 13 TV Characters on a Serious Power Trip<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tThe difficult-to-impress lawyer already has a lot on her plate and struggles to balance work and home life.<\/p>\n


\n\tThat’s why she isn’t thrilled to take a third junior lawyer under her wing, especially since that junior is a senior citizen who hasn’t practiced law for years.<\/p>\n


\n\tBased on descriptions, Olympia and Matty will likely clash quite a bit, particularly during the first season.<\/p>\n

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\"Olympia<\/div>\n

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\n\tSkye P. Marshall herself is relatively similar to Olympia in terms of work ethic and ambition.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe United States Air Force Veteran finished her service before graduating from Northeastern Illinois University.<\/p>\n


\n\tThen, she moved to New York and studied acting and dancing while working full-time as a marketing specialist for a pharmaceutical company.<\/p>\n


\n\tHer dedication paid off when she began appearing on screen in 2010 with roles in the movies Reservation and Kill Katie Malone.<\/p>\n


\n\tShe has since made notable appearances on such TV series as Chilling Adventures of Sabrina<\/a> (2018-2020), 9-1-1<\/a> (2018-Present), and Good Sam (2022).<\/p>\n


\n\tMarshall, who also starred in the Hallmark<\/a> movie To Her, With Love in 2022, brings all of that focus, intensity, and experience to the role of Olympia.<\/p>\n

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\"Jason<\/div>\n

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\n\tJulian (Jason Ritter)<\/h4>\n


\n\tOlympia’s home life includes dealing with a complication regarding her divorce.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe complication is that her ex, Julian, is the son of the firm’s head.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 20 Friendliest Exes on TV<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n


\n\tJulian is a man with a lot to prove who doesn’t want to accept the free ride he could have as the son of the boss.<\/p>\n


\n\tInstead, he is a hard worker who always puts the firm first, sometimes at the expense of his family.<\/p>\n


\n\tHe is intrigued by Matty’s clever approach to each case.<\/p>\n

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\"Matty<\/div>\n

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\n\tAs the son of comic legend John Ritter and grandson of the late singer Tex Ritter, Jason Ritter is no stranger to the stage and screen.<\/p>\n


\n\tHis first appearance on TV was at the ripe old age of one when he was shown in the opening credits of his father’s series, Three’s Company, beginning during season six.<\/p>\n


\n\tThat was confirmed by John’s costar Joyce DeWitt’s commentary on the DVD set for the show.<\/p>\n


\n\tJason’s first significant credited role was in The Dreamer of Oz (1990).<\/p>\n


\n\tSince then, he has amassed over 120 on-screen credits and repeatedly proved he inherited his father’s talent for acting.<\/p>\n


\n\tLike many actors who have lent their voices to famous cartoons of the past<\/a>, Jason has also used his talents to voice\u00a0 Dark Spyro on the series Skylanders Academy (2016-2018) and Ryder in the movie Frozen II (2019), among other cartoon characters.<\/p>\n

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\"David<\/div>\n

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\n\tBilly (David Del Rio)<\/h4>\n


\n\tAlthough an old hat for law, Matty is forced to establish herself again at the firm by starting as a junior.<\/p>\n


\n\tShe must work closely with two other young associates on the team to prove herself.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 21 Characters Who Work Way Too Hard<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tOne of them is a young go-getter named Billy.<\/p>\n


\n\tAlthough not much is known about Billy, he is described as a charismatic young man who finished law school only a few years ago.<\/p>\n


\n\tDespite only being with the firm briefly, Billy seems to know the ropes well and helps Matty find her footing.<\/p>\n

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\"Billy<\/div>\n

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\n\tOne of David Del Rio’s earliest roles was playing Felix Garcia on the Nickelodeon series The Troop (2009-2013).<\/p>\n


\n\tThe Latinx actor has made guest appearances on several TV series and acted in films like Pitch Perfect (2012) and A California Christmas: City Lights (2021).<\/p>\n


\n\tNot satisfied with acting alone, he has several directing, producing, and writing credits.<\/p>\n


\n\tAmong his most recent roles was a stint as co-lead on the short-lived Hulu show Maggie.<\/p>\n


\n\tIf asked to identify the Brat Pack<\/a>, David might be able to do so quickly because he uses his entertainment trivia knowledge to participate in the YouTube Movie Trivia Schmoedown competition in his spare time.<\/p>\n


\n\tWhen not busy with those endeavors, he and his wife, Katherine, enjoy traveling and often help young people in need.<\/p>\n

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\"Leah<\/div>\n

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\n\tSarah (Leah Lewis)<\/h4>\n


\n\tThe other young law associate with whom Matty Matlock must work closely is named Sarah.<\/p>\n


\n\tBeyond that, not much is known about the character or whether she is a friend or foe to Matty.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 19 TV Characters Who Would Stab You in the Back<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tShe is described simply as “uber-ambitious.”<\/p>\n


\n\tIn the trailer for the new series, she initially expresses her distaste for being trained by a senior citizen.<\/p>\n


\n\tHowever, she shows awe and disbelief when she watches Matty trick an inmate by pretending to be his mother’s friend, implying she may be impressed by Matty’s cunning ways.<\/p>\n

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\"Sarah<\/div>\n

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\n\tLeah Lewis is no stranger to solving mysteries because she did so as George Fan on 62 episodes of the successful CW series Nancy Drew (2019-2023).<\/p>\n


\n\tAn American family adopted the Chinese-born American actress when she was a baby.<\/p>\n


\n\tShe began acting on screen in 2005, eventually having single-episode or short-arc guest roles on popular TV series, such as The Good Doctor<\/a> and Station 19<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe Netflix movie The Half of It (2020) was the film that drastically boosted her career.<\/p>\n


\n\tThat role eventually led to other opportunities, such as working on Nancy Drew<\/a> and voicing Ember in Disney Pixar’s Elemental (2023).<\/p>\n


\n\tWhen she isn’t working, she enjoys participating in multiple physical activities in her spare time, including yoga.<\/p>\n

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\"Beau<\/div>\n

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\n\tSenior (Beau Bridges)<\/h4>\n


\n\tSenior is one tough cookie. He commands attention as the venerable head of a prominent New York law firm.<\/p>\n


\n\tHis personality dominates any room he enters, and the ripple effects of his moods are felt firm-wide.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 31 of the Finest Gentlemen on Television<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tOne thing made clear from the beginning is that Senior loves his son, Julian, with all his heart.<\/p>\n


\n\tHowever, his character is described as possibly having more respect for his daughter-in-law, Olympia.<\/p>\n


\n\tGiven that description, it’s likely that the dynamics between the three may cause some conflicts as the series progresses.<\/p>\n

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\"Beau<\/div>\n

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\n\tThe core cast listed above was locked in quite a while ago because the series was initially set to premiere in 2023 before getting pushed to the fall of 2024.<\/p>\n


\n\tNew changes to the roster in 2024 have been made, including a new Senior, Beau Bridges.<\/p>\n


\n\tBeau is, of course, an accomplished actor with more than 220 on-screen credits under his belt.<\/p>\n


\n\tAfter so many decades, he has amassed a large fan base, which will likely help the series gain traction.<\/p>\n


\n\tHis casting comes after Jamey Sheridan was released from the series<\/a>, first reported in February 2024.<\/p>\n

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\"Yael<\/div>\n

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\n\tShae Banfield (Yael Grobglas)<\/h4>\n


\n\tA second surprise came in April when a new character’s name was announced, Shae.<\/p>\n


\n\tShe even has a last name, Banfield, unlike the primarily single-moniker characters announced so far.<\/p>\n


\n\tRelated: 17 Women Who Stand Their Ground<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n


\n\tShae is described as a master of neurolinguistics, body language, and facial expressions, making her a human lie detector.<\/p>\n


\n\tHer skills make her an excellent jury consultant.<\/p>\n


\n\tShe is also considered Olympia’s adversary, making her a possible threat to Matty.<\/p>\n

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\"Molly<\/div>\n

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\n\tThe casting of Grobglas, who played Petra Solano and her twin sister, Anezka, on Jane the Virgin, reunites her with Jennie Snyder Urman.<\/p>\n


\n\tUrman created that series and is an executive producer of Matlock.<\/p>\n


\n\tThe French-Israeli actor got her start on stage and screen in Israel before taking on American film and TV roles.<\/p>\n


\n\tHer first significant role was on the Israeli science fiction show Ha’Yi (“The Island”)<\/p>\n


\n\tSince taking on American roles, she has made her biggest splash on Jane the Virgin<\/a>, receiving critical acclaim for her villainous portrayal of Petra.<\/p>\n


\n\tHer other credits include appearances on Reign<\/a> (2013-2017) and Supergirl<\/a> (2015-2021) and playing Molly in the Hallmark movie Hanukkah on Rye (2022).<\/p>\n

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\"Kathy<\/div>\n

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\n\tWhat do you think about Matlock’s casting choices?<\/p>\n


\n\tAlso, can Kathy Bates pull the role off with the same charm Andy Griffith brought to the original series?<\/p>\n


\n\tShould she and the show’s writers even try to fill his shoes, or are they better off making Matty entirely new and unique?<\/p>\n


\n\tWe’d love to hear your thoughts about the new Matlock series.<\/p>\n


\n\tPlease share them with us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n