Jason Ritter Joins ‘Matlock’ Reboot on CBS

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Jason Ritter Joins ‘Matlock’ Reboot on CBS



Jason Ritter has been solid to guide reverse Kathy Bates in CBS‘ upcoming pilot for a Matlock reboot, which will reimagine the classic legal drama previously starring Andy Griffith.

The Accused star and Yellowjackets guest star will play Julian, the son of the head of the firm. Julian was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, but he is still not to be underestimated, according to Deadline. “Diligent and persistent with a lot to prove, he’s at odds with prioritizing his household and balancing his profession. He at all times considers the nice of the agency, even when it pushes the boundaries between his work and private life.”

The revival, which comes from Jane the Virgin creator Jennie Snyder Urman and NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen, revolves round Madeline Matlock (Bates), a superb septuagenarian who rejoins the world of regulation the place she makes use of her unassuming demeanor and wily ways to win circumstances and expose corruption from inside.

The present additionally stars East New York star Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio, and Leah Lewis.

In addition to her starring position, Bates will govt produce the pilot alongside Snyder Urman and Joanna Klein of Sutton Street and Olsen and John Will of Cloud Nine.

Ritter’s latest credit embrace Hulu’s Candy (alongside Yellowjackets’ star Melanie Lynskey), Netflix’s Raising Dion and ABC’s A Million Little Things, and Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. He is repped by CAA and The Burstein Co.

Matlock, created by Dean Hargrove, initially premiered in 1986 on NBC and aired for 9 seasons, ending its run in 1995 on ABC. It starred Griffith within the lead position, turned an enormous hit, and as we speak is considered one among tv’s most iconic crime dramas.

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