It’s been just over two months sinceMatlockSeason 1went off the air, andKathy Bateshas teased the future of her critically acclaimed series. Bates stars as Madeline Matlock in the hit CBS series alongsideSkye P. Marshallas Olympia Lawrence,Jason Ritteras Julian Markston, and more. The show received widespread acclaim upon its premiere, earning a perfect 100% score from critics onRotten Tomatoesand a 78% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.
Bates has mentioned in the past that she feels likeMatlockmight be the final project of her career, but the show has already been renewed for Season 2, so she isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Bates recently sat down for an interview with Vanity Fair, and she spoke abouther future as Madeline Matlock. While she admits that she has“a feeling this is going to be the last thing”she does, she also shared an optimistic outlook on the show’s longevity, saying,“I do hope we run a good while. I really do.”
Matlockis a remake of the classicAndy Griffith-led series of the same name, which ran from 1986 to 1995 and was created byDean Hargrove.Jennie Snyder Urmanwas tapped to write this version ofMatlock, withDavid Aguilar,John Lowe,Lizzie Perrin,Sheridan Watson, and more all working in the writer’s room.Kat Coirowas the only person to direct more than one episode of the series, and she racked up nine directorial credits during the first season alone. Coiro is also known for her work inShe-Hulk: Attorney at LawandThe Spiderwick Chronicles.David Del Rio,Leah Lewis,Sam Anderson,Eme Ikwuakor,andAaron D. Harriscan also be seen in recurring roles inMatlock.
What Else Has Kathy Bates Been In?
Bates won an Oscar 25 years ago for her performance inMisery, and she’s since been nominated three times for supporting roles inPrimary Colors,About Schmidt, andRichard Jewell. She’s also famous for starring as Molly Brown inJames Cameron’sTitanic, and for playing Dolores Claiborne in the 1995 film of the same name. Bates even had a brief stint inThe Officeas Jo Bennett, founder and CEO of Sabre, the company that buys out Dunder Mifflin. She’s also been nominated for Emmys for her work inAmerican Horror Story,Harry’s Law, andQueen of Hearts.
All episodes ofMatlockare now streaming onParamount+. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the second season of Bates’ hit legal drama.
Source:Vanity Fair
