Beyond Romance: ‘Matlock’ Creators Spotlight a Life-Sustaining Bond Between Two Women
Skye P. Marshall, Jennie Snyder Urman, Kat Coiro and Kathy Bates talk embracing a 75-year-old woman as their superhero “Matlock” centers on the unexpected, yet […]
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Kathy Bates Says Hollywood Couldn’t Picture Her Kissing a Man—And It Cost Her a Major Role
Matlock star Kathy Bates has long been adored by movie lovers, in part due to her performance in the Stephen King adaptation Misery. Because she […]
Kathy Bates’ Emmy Magic: From ‘Two and a Half Men’ to ‘Matlock’ Marvel
Kathy Bates is in the Emmy conversation this year for her lead role on CBS’ new Matlock. But her name has been synonymous with awards […]
Kathy Bates Almost Quit Hollywood—Until Matlock Gave Her a Reason to Stay
Matlock TV star Kathy Bates talks about how the series brought her back from the brink of retirement. During an appearance at The Hollywood Reporter […]
From Comfort TV to Contemporary Thriller: How CBS’s ‘Matlock’ Finds Its Voice
Updating a Beloved Formula CBS’s new Matlock had a tall order: refresh a series beloved for its comfort and predictability while appealing to a modern […]
Kathy Bates Brings Gravitas to the Courtroom in CBS’s New ‘Matlock’
A Masterclass in Legal Drama From the moment Kathy Bates steps onto the screen as Madeline Matlock, it’s clear this isn’t a simple revival. It’s […]
Matlock Returns: CBS Revives a Legal Icon with a Modern Twist
A Familiar Name with a New Face CBS’s Matlock reboot has taken one of television’s most enduring legal icons and reimagined her for a new […]
Matlock on CBS: A Classic Reimagined for the Streaming Generation
After a season of legal twists and family strife, the relationship between Beau Bridges and Jason Ritter’s Matlock father and son characters is at a […]
Jason Ritter Felt a Strange Bond With Beau Bridges Before Matlock—And It All Goes Back to Dad John Ritter
After a season of legal twists and family strife, the relationship between Beau Bridges and Jason Ritter’s Matlock father and son characters is at a […]
Kathy Bates Cracks the New ‘Matlock’ with Help from Anthony Hopkins and a Dash of Fried Green Wisdom
On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work […]
