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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Carrie Preston on fencing with Matthew Broderick and the heart, humor, and growth of ‘Elsbeth': ‘She's more than just quirky'
Carrie Preston has portrayed Elsbeth Tascioni — a delightfully unpredictable attorney — for more than 15 years. What began as a recurring character on The Good Wife evolved into a fan-favorite performance that continued on The Good Fight and now leads her own CBS series, Elsbeth, heading into its third season. With each iteration, Preston has peeled back more layers of Elsbeth's eccentric persona, revealing a character as emotionally complex as she is offbeat. 'I love Elsbeth's curiosity and her wonder and her positive attitude,' Preston tells Gold Derby. 'It takes discipline to approach the world that way. It's infectious. I love getting inside of that mindset every day because it really helps me in my life.' More from GoldDerby Brian Wilson, Beach Boys co-founder, dead at 82 'Deadpool and Wolverine,' 'Thunderbolts,' 'The Last of Us' lead the 2025 Critics Choice Super Awards nominations Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña on Pixar's first Mexican-Dominican animated lead in 'Elio': 'The future of America are Latinos' While 'quirky' is often the go-to descriptor for Elsbeth, Preston believes there's more beneath the surface. 'I don't mind anyone calling her that, but that can be a little bit of a simplification,' she said. 'Especially now that we've gotten to be in her world on a regular basis … she's more than just that. I think we're seeing her vulnerable side, her maternal side. ... We're seeing a deeper side to her, a more complicated side.' That complexity has evolved over the character's journey from recurring guest to leading role. 'When you're a guest, you're really trying to honor and serve the story and the show that you've come onto,' Preston explained. 'But once we got to her being in the center of her own world … I really wanted to make sure that it stayed grounded.' CBS The CBS procedural sees attorney Elsbeth Tascioni team up with NYPD Officer Kaya Blanke (Carra Patterson) as they crack cases which each episode kicking off with a crime committed by a character portrayed by a high-profile guest star. Preston reflected on working alongside some of her acting idols: 'It was a couple of times where some of my idols were on the show — Laurie Metcalf, Pamela Adlon, Tracey Ullman. These are actors that I want to be like and I am inspired by. And to have them come on the show was really extraordinary.' One particularly unforgettable moment? Fencing with Matthew Broderick. 'I love to do physical comedy,' Preston said. 'To have that happening while we're doing dialogue with these fencing masks on … wearing full-on fencing costumes that were regulation and making it somehow work … we had to practice a lot.' Preston also recalls being deeply moved during a scene with Ullman, who played a psychic. 'She reads that Elsbeth had a grandmother who really believed in her… the lines between me and Elsbeth were just gone. All I had to do was look at Tracey's eyes … and the actor Carrie was totally in awe.' When asked what other series she'd love to see Elsbeth crossover to, Preston has an idea. 'It would be interesting to see her in the Matlock world,' she said. 'Maybe as a consultant… or somehow she stumbles into a crime there. It could be a really fun little crossover episode.' Preston also noted how playing Elsbeth has changed her real-life perspective — especially living in New York City. 'Elsbeth is so enchanted by New York. It really has made me be that way more… appreciate what someone is wearing and then tell them that, or get to know whoever I'm ordering a coffee from.' As for what comes next on the show, Preston is open to wherever the writers take her. 'I don't like to come up with things that I wish, because then that takes me away from what I have… I do think and hope that the ramifications of the assassination of Judge Milton Crawford will carry over into Season 3.' Preston — who previously received acclaim for her roles in Claws and True Blood—clearly enjoys portraying a character that both challenges her and connects with audiences. 'I'm just so touched at how there's such a love for the show,' Preston said. 'Everybody likes to tell me that their mom loves the show … and that makes me feel like, right, we're doing a good job. We've got something for everyone.' Best of GoldDerby TV Hall of Fame: Top 50 best choices who should be inducted next 'RuPaul's Drag Race': Onya Nurve and Jewels Sparkles dish their 'ride of a lifetime,' stolen jokes, and turning drag 'inside out' Making of 'Mid-Century Modern': How comedy legends created Hulu's freshest sitcom starring Nathan Lane and the late Linda Lavin Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Has Elsbeth Season 3 Been Canceled or Renewed?
A potential Elsbeth Season 3 has sparked widespread curiosity, especially as fans prepare to watch the Season 2 finale. With CBS's renewal decisions rolling out, many are wondering if Elsbeth has been canceled or renewed. The good news is that fans can breathe easy as CBS has made its decision about the show's future. Here are all the details on the series' future. No, Elsbeth Season 3 has not been canceled. CBS has officially renewed Elsbeth for a third season. This confirms that the quirky legal dramedy will continue to explore the world of its eccentric lead character, Elsbeth Tascioni. The network made this renewal announcement as part of a larger release regarding its upcoming programming slate. CBS has renewed several popular series. This includes the renewal of Tracker for Season 3. Additionally, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, the spin-off of Young Sheldon, has been renewed for Season 2. Furthermore, NCIS has been renewed for Season 23, along with Season 2 of NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney for Season 3. A spinoff of The Good Wife (2009–2016) and The Good Fight (2017–2022), Elsbeth follows the offbeat yet brilliant attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, who now operates within the NYPD as an unofficial detective. Known for her idiosyncrasies and legal acumen, Elsbeth brings a refreshingly unconventional approach to solving crimes, often uncovering deeper truths than expected. Season 2 has seen her delve deeper into New York's legal and law enforcement circles. As she investigates departmental politics and navigates her hidden motives, Elsbeth continues to charm viewers with her awkward wit and unexpected brilliance. As of now, the cast for the upcoming season has not been announced. However, fans can expect to see Carrie Preston in her iconic lead role, along with Wendell Pierce as Captain Charles 'C.W.' Wallace. The Season 2 finale of Elsbeth airs tonight, Thursday, May 8, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. With Season 3 now confirmed, viewers can look forward to more clever investigations, character revelations, and plenty of Elsbeth-style surprises. The post Has Elsbeth Season 3 Been Canceled or Renewed? appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
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After Elsbeth's Shocking Arrest, Carrie Preston Weighed In On That Totally Out-Of-Character Set Up For The Finale: 'How Am I Going To Continue'?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Elsbeth is all set for a Season 2 finale in the 2025 TV schedule that will go full Chicago with a musical number, but the leading lady had to go through the wringer to wind up behind bars before the fun of any kind of cell block tango with guest stars galore. And she certainly did go through the wringer in the penultimate episode, which ended with Elsbeth looking positively... well, un-Elsbethian. On the verge of tears and dressed in a drab prison jumpsuit without any bright accessories or tote bags, rarely has Elsbeth Tascioni looked more out of her usual character. When I spoke with Carrie Preston, she weighed in on her character's state of mind when last we saw her ahead of the finale on May 8. According to the Good Wife alum, her muted appearance and demeanor at the end of the "I've Got A Little List" episode last week had everything to do with Judge Milton Crawford's bloody end. (That episode is streaming with a Paramount+ subscription now.) She shared: Elsbeth witnesses this assassination, and, like most people, experiences a bit of shock. And so at the beginning of that episode, Kaya asks her, 'How are you doing?' And it's 'I'm fine.' She puts on this mask and just delves into this crime. This criminal happens to be someone somewhat similar to the judge, someone who is very highly placed, has a lot of power and a lot of money and will seemingly be able to get away with murder. She becomes possessed and obsessed with it, so much so that when her best friend tells her that she's leaving to go work somewhere else, Elsbeth just can't quite process that until the end, until she's been stripped down of all of her things. Elsbeth pushing a little too hard in the investigation didn't come out of nowhere, although in her defense, she likely wouldn't have ended up behind bars if there weren't powerful people determined to throw the rule book at her. Everything just didn't catch up to her until the very end, including Kaya deciding to leave the job that allowed them to see each other almost all day, every day. Paramount Plus: from $7.99 a month/$79.99 a yearWith both seasons of Elsbeth so far available, subscribe to Paramount Plus. Opt for its Essential plan or go ad-free and get double the catalog with Showtime through the Premium plan from $12.99 a month. Alternatively, get 12 months for the price of 10 with its annual Deal Coming to a realization at the end of the episode doesn't mean that she gets out of her fairly dire circumstances, however. Carrie Preston elaborated on where her character's mind was leading up to the finale: Like you said, she's been put into this jumpsuit, this drab jumpsuit, and she's sitting in a prison where she can't touch anybody, she can't hug anybody. She doesn't know how she's going to get out. It's that at that point that everything sort of lands, and she has to face that her best friend is leaving, that justice isn't always going to be served. How am I going to continue knowing these things? Luckily, she has these two friends who bolster her up and give her some beautiful words of encouragement at the end as well. Who would have guessed at this time last season that Captain Wagner would be such a good friend to Elsbeth that he's one of two people who could raise her spirits from the lowest we've ever seen her? Last spring, Wendell Pierce was talking about Elsbeth's "betrayal," and as Carrie Preston told me at the time, Elsbeth herself was "off of her game." Look at them now! And if you were discouraged by how sad Elsbeth looked in her drab jumpsuit, just look at the finale promo to see just how much she'll be back to her normal colorful self before the credits roll on Season 2: The Season 2 finale of Elsbeth airs on Thursday, May 8 at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, and returning guest stars include André De Shields, Gina Gershon, Elizabeth Lail, Alyssa Milano, Arian Moayed, Stephen Moyer, Mary-Louise Parker, Retta, and Ethan Slater. I'd wondered how the show could bring back so many stars when most of them were outed as murderers at the ends of their episodes, but Elsbeth behind bars explains it! CBS has also released its 2025-2026 primetime TV schedule to confirm that Elsbeth will return to Thursday nights in the fall, paired once more with Kathy Bates' breakout hit Matlock. Over the course of hiatus, you can also revisit past episodes streaming via Paramount+.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Elsbeth' kills off major character in deadly courthouse shooting ahead of season 2 finale
The CBS legal drama Elsbeth delivered a pivotal twist in its latest episode, as the storyline escalated with a deadly courthouse shooting just before the Season 2 finale. The episode, aired on 24 April, followed Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) and Captain C.W. Wagner (Wendell Pierce) as they uncovered evidence linking Judge Milton Crawford (Michael Emerson) to a long-buried crime. After confessing to Elsbeth, Crawford was shot outside the courthouse by someone seeking justice. The shooting stirred debate among the characters over the legitimacy of Crawford's death. While some argued he should have faced the legal system, others viewed the act as overdue retribution. The dramatic incident marks a significant shift in the series as it heads toward its final episode. Crawford was introduced earlier this season when Elsbeth was selected for jury duty in a trial he presided over. The upcoming finale will follow Elsbeth as she investigates a new shooting incident involving Rod (Billy Magnussen), a thrill-seeking suspect. The episode is set to feature guest stars including Stephen Moyer, Alyssa Milano, and Mary-Louise Parker. Elsbeth airs Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on CBS, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Paramount+.
