The cast of Elsbeth season 3 suggests that it can surpass the previous season in one way, and has already surpassed its predecessor series. Elsbeth’s story revolves around the titular Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston), who works as an attorney and a detective for the NYPD. The show’s vibrant visuals and clever humor made it popular among fans, with excitement high before Elsbeth season 3.
That humor has been helped along by a rotating carousel of excellent guest stars with deep roots in comedy. While Elsbeth has incorporated cameos from The Good Wife and The Good Fight, the spinoff is already setting itself apart from the flagship show and the first spinoff in terms of his tone and focus. The most recent Elsbeth season 3 casting news only highlights the way in which it stands apart from the others.
Elsbeth Season 3 Just Added Three Legendary Comedy Names As Guest Stars
Elsbeth season 3 has made some changes by bringing in three legendary comedy stars as guest celebrities. The show will feature the well-known comedian and political commentator, Stephen Colbert, best known as the host of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Colbert will play the role of a late-night host named Scotty Bristol, hosting a fictional show called Way Late with Scotty Bristol. The fact that Stephen will be portraying a late-night host will add a layer of meta-humor to the episode.
Legendary comedic actress Amy Sedaris will also be featured in Elsbeth season 3. Sedaris is best known for her role as Jerri Blank in Strangers with Candy and has also lent her voice to shows like BoJack Horseman, The Mandalorian, School of Rock, Elf, and others. In Elsbeth season 3, Amy will play the role of Laurel Hammond-Muntz and will be connected to Colbert’s character as the head writer and producer of his fictional show, Way Late with Scotty Bristol.
Additionally, the new season will feature veteran and influential comedian David Cross in the role of Nolan Hurst in episode 2. Hurst is a former businessman busted for insider trading who was just released from prison. However, when he attempts to find a rare doll on the black market, one thing leads to another and he ends up taking a NYC toy store hostage. Cross’s comedy bona fides are solid, with him earning cult status for Mr. Show with Bob and David.
Elsbeth’s Embrace Of Comedy Continues To Differentiate It From The Good Wife – And Make It More Endearing
The network’s ambitious approach to Elsbeth season 3 is evident by its commitment to the comedic tone and not being afraid to go after big guest stars. These casting selections distinguish Elsbeth from the more dramatic The Good Wife and The Good Fight, allowing the show to delve deeper into exploring the shared universe, this time through Elsbeth Tascioni’s whimsical perspective.
Throughout Elsbeth’s soon-to-be three-season run, the cameo and one-off casting choices have placed priority on comedy, setting it apart from the other two shows in the franchise and reinventing itself as being almost entirely separate. While the Good shows are both great in their own right, Elsbeth is undoubtedly more endearing, utterly unique in The Good Fight universe – and potentially superior to its predecessors.
