Michael Emerson To Join Wife Carrie Preston as a Recurring Star on ‘Elsbeth’

As a long-time fan of intricate character studies and captivating storytelling, I am absolutely thrilled by the latest development on CBS’ “Elsbeth.” The addition of Michael Emerson to the cast, joining his real-life partner Carrie Preston, promises an even more engaging viewing experience.


On the set of “Elsbeth” on CBS, things are becoming more intimate as it’s been revealed that Emmy-winning actor Michael Emerson, who is married to the show’s lead actress Carrie Preston, will be making a recurring appearance this season. The Eye network plans to make this announcement on Sunday.

The news about a new cast member on the series was set to be disclosed at the “Elsbeth” panel during New York Comic-Con, led by guest star Laura Benanti. At the panel, it was officially confirmed that Emerson would start appearing in a recurring role from the show’s episode on December 12.

The actor known for roles in ‘Lost’ and ‘Person of Interest’ will portray Judge Milton Crawford, a character who is a proud, softly-spoken man from an esteemed New England family with a history of public service. He believes his position among the country’s elite to be a matter of birthright. His role will provide contrast to Elsbeth Tascioni, as played by Preston.

The duo has previously been featured in shows like “Person of Interest,” and here’s another reason for their presence: Emerson recently starred in the series “Evil,” created by Robert and Michelle King. Notably, these same creators are also responsible for “Elsbeth,” a new show set within the universe of “The Good Wife” and its spin-off, “The Good Fight.

At New York Comic-Con, a panel showcased an early look at the forthcoming Halloween episode. This was accompanied by a discussion involving co-creators Robert and Michelle King, executive producers Jonathan Tolins, and the show’s runners along with cast members Preston and Wendell Pierce. Later on, it was arranged for Emerson to join Preston and other participants on stage, where he announced his latest job opportunity.

As a movie reviewer, I recently had the pleasure of watching “Elsbeth,” a captivating series produced by CBS Studios. In this gripping drama, Preston brilliantly portrays Elsbeth Tascioni, an astute and unconventional attorney specializing in consent decrees who teams up with the NYPD to apprehend New York’s wealthiest killers, bringing a fresh perspective to each case.

Emerson earned Emmys for his performances on “The Practice” and “Lost.” He played Leland Townsend on “Evil.” Apart from these shows, “Person of Interest,” “The Name of the Rose” mini-series, and guest roles on “Without A Trace,” “Law & Order,” “The X-Files,” “Parenthood,” and “Fallout” are also among his credits. His film roles encompass “The Laramie Project,” “The Legend of Zorro,” “The Imposters,” and the original “Saw.

The show ‘Elsbeth’ is overseen by executives including Robert King, Michelle King, Jonathan Tolins, Liz Glotzer, Erica Shelton Kodish, Bryan Goluboff, and Gail Barringer. This production is distributed globally by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

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2024-10-20 23:46