Carrie Preston on Elsbeth Season 3 Premiere, Guest Stars, and Character Evolution

Elsbeth Season 3 Premiere

• 💡 The third season of "Elsbeth" premieres this Sunday, featuring Carrie Preston returning as the unconventional investigator.
• 🎯 The season premiere centers on the world of late-night comedy, with Stephen Colbert playing a charming on-air but tough behind-the-scenes talk show host.

Guest Star Insights

• 🎭 Stephen Colbert's role was written for him a year prior, fulfilling his wish to play a character on a CBS procedural, even after his show was cancelled.
• ✨ The episode features Amy Sedaris and Andy Richter, who have a long history with Colbert, particularly from "Strangers with Candy."
• 🧩 The premiere's plot involves three friends having a falling out, echoing themes from the Sondheim musical "Merrily We Roll Along."

Character Development

• 🧠 Carrie Preston expresses excitement about playing Elsbeth daily, allowing for deeper character exploration compared to her limited appearances on "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight."
• 👩‍👦 The season will explore Elsbeth's maternal side through her relationship with her son, Teddy (played by Ben Levi Ross).
• 💔 Elsbeth is also navigating the absence of Officer Blancc, her former friend and partner, and is shown to be looking for new connections.

Season Ahead

• 🎤 Elsbeth's cases will take her to diverse settings this season, from comedy shows to convents.
• 🗓️ The first episode airs Sunday at 10 p.m., with the show moving to its regular Thursday time slot afterward.