The Emmy-nominated CBS drama “Elsbeth” returns for a third season Oct. 12, with Carrie Preston (“The Good Wife,” “True Blood”) reprising her role as the brilliantly unconventional attorney-turned-investigator Elsbeth Tascioni. The upcoming season is currently casting, which means if you’re eager to join the series, now is your chance. Here’s everything you need to know about “Elsbeth,” including how to apply for a role on Season 3.
What is “Elsbeth” about?
A spinoff of “The Good Wife” and “The Good Fight,” the series follows Elsbeth (Preston) as she consults with the NYPD on unusual cases, using her eccentric but razor-sharp mind. Set in New York City, the show blends standalone mysteries with long-running storylines involving the police department and its leadership.
Who is in the cast of “Elsbeth”?
- Carrie Preston as Elsbeth Tascioni
- Wendell Pierce as Captain C.W. Wagner
- Carra Patterson as Officer Kaya Blanke
Confirmed guest appearances on Season 3 include:
- Stephen Colbert as Scotty Bristol
- Amy Sedaris as Laurel Hammond-Muntz
- Andy Richter as Mickey Muntz
- David Cross as Nolan Hurst
- Lindsay Mendez as Officer Grace Hackett
- Julia Fox as Raquel Drabowski
Previous guest stars have included Matthew Broderick, Laurie Metcalf, and Mary-Louise Parker.
Who is the casting director for “Elsbeth”?
Findley Davidson (“Caught Stealing,” “Bad Monkey”) oversees the casting for “Elsbeth.” The CD previously served as head of New York casting for Warner Bros. Television before starting her own company in 2023.
In an interview with Variety, Davidson opened up about the casting process for “Elsbeth.” “It’s a little stressful, if I’m being honest, because the cadence is fast,” she told the outlet. “The deadlines keep coming. There’s no reprieve when you’re working in episodic television. There’s a fantastically talented writers’ room and 20 episodes, but they don’t know where the entire season is going. So for some episodes, I’m lucky if I get the script delivered three weeks before filming. Other times it can be closer to two, which is when I start to sweat a little bit.”
Heather Comer of Comer Casting is leading the charge for finding extras in the upcoming season.
