The CBS legal drama “Matlock” has officially been renewed for a second season. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, the show is expected to return later this year as part of the network’s 2025–2026 lineup. Kathy Bates (“A Family Affair,” “American Horror Story”) received standout praise for her starring role on Season 1, which is loosely based on the 1980s series of the same name. Skye P. Marshall (“Good Sam”) and Jason Ritter (“Raising Dion”) make up the ensemble cast and are expected to return for Season 2.
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‘Matlock’
BY SAMANTHA IACIA | LAST UPDATED: MAY 20, 2025
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The CBS legal drama “Matlock” has officially been renewed for a second season. While a premiere date hasn’t been announced yet, the show is expected to return later this year as part of the network’s 2025–2026 lineup. Kathy Bates (“A Family Affair,” “American Horror Story”) received standout praise for her starring role on Season 1, which is loosely based on the 1980s series of the same name. Skye P. Marshall (“Good Sam”) and Jason Ritter (“Raising Dion”) make up the ensemble cast and are expected to return for Season 2.
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Wondering how to get cast on “Matlock” and other TV drama series? Use this guide as your go-to resource.
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What is “Matlock” about?
Who is in the cast of “Matlock”?
Who is the casting director for “Matlock”?
Where to find casting calls + audition advice
What is “Matlock” about?
Madeline “Matty” Matlock (Bates) is an attorney who comes out of retirement to join a prestigious law firm and quickly gets noticed for her tactfulness and cunning abilities. Little does everyone know that she has an ulterior motive: to find the culprit of her daughter’s death, which security she believes was part of a cover-up, by accessing the firm’s confidential files and systems.
Who is in the cast of “Matlock”?
The main cast for Season 1 of “Matlock” includes:
Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock
Skye P. Marshall as Olympia Lawrence
Jason Ritter as Julian Markston
David Del Rio as Billy Martinez
Leah Lewis as Sarah Franklin
Sam Anderson as Edwin Kingston
Eme Ikwuakor as Elijah Walker
Aaron D. Harris as Alfie Kingston
Beau Bridges as Howard “Senior” Markston
Yael Grobglas as Shae Banfield
Who is the casting director for “Matlock”?
Mary Vernieu (“Knives Out,” “Promising Young Woman”) and Michelle Wade Byrd (“Inheritance,” “Bird Box”) are listed as CDs. The show was developed and written by Jennie Snyder Urman (“Jane the Virgin”). Executive producers include Kat Coiro, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, Urman, and Bates.
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Season 2 of “Matlock” isn’t currently casting. While waiting for casting notices to pop up, you can always check out our weekly lists of jobs and auditions that are hiring right now:
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