Eric Christian Olsen is making an exciting transition from actor to executive producer with the upcoming Matlock reboot on CBS. After wrapping up his beloved role as Marty Deeks in NCIS: Los Angeles, Olsen confirmed his new behind-the-scenes role during a recent Television Critics Association press tour. He shared his enthusiasm for the opportunity, expressing that this position allows him to explore stories he’s passionate about while helping to build them from the ground up. 
Although he won’t appear on-screen in this new series, he hasn’t ruled out a future cameo. In fact, he hinted at the possibility of playing a villain, joking about how he’s often asked to portray “horrible lawyers.” Given his long-standing relationship with CBS, where he’s spent over a decade, Olsen’s involvement in the Matlock reboot feels like a natural progression. Fans of NCIS are also keenly interested in whether he might return to the franchise, especially after he previously expressed a desire to appear in NCIS: Sydney. With the Matlock reboot set to premiere on October 17, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET, viewers can look forward to seeing Olsen’s influence in this new project while eagerly anticipating the possibility of his return to the world of NCIS.
Although Olsen has no current acting projects lined up, he expressed interest in potentially appearing in the series, possibly as a villain, given his history of being cast as “horrible lawyers.” Fans of NCIS might also be curious if he would return to that franchise, especially after he pitched himself for NCIS: Sydney.
The Matlock reboot, featuring Kathy Bates, is set to premiere on October 17, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. It sounds like an exciting new chapter for Olsen as he continues to stay connected with CBS!
