As NCIS: Los Angeles prepared to sign off after 14 seasons, Eric Christian Olsen reassured fans he isn’t stepping away from television. The actor, best known for playing Marty Deeks, revealed he is staying at CBS with a high-profile new project inspired by the classic legal drama Matlock.
Olsen announced the news on Instagram, sharing his excitement about co-executive producing the series through his company, Cloud Nine Productions. The reimagined drama will be led by Academy Award winner Kathy Bates, a casting choice that immediately fueled fan enthusiasm.
Longtime NCIS: LA viewers flooded the comments with congratulations, eager to see Olsen take on a new creative challenge beyond his beloved role. While his on-screen involvement has not been confirmed, the series will follow Bates’ Madeline Matlock as she returns to work at a powerful law firm, using her sharp instincts to uncover hidden corruption.
