Stephen Colbert, the host of “The Late Show,” will be making a guest appearance on the CBS crime comedy series “Elsbeth.” He will be playing the role of a late-night talk show host named Scotty Bristol on the show. The details of his role have been revealed, although it is still unclear how he will fit into the storyline of the weekly mystery.
The episode featuring Colbert was recently filmed, but his involvement with “Elsbeth” has been in the works for some time. This opportunity arose when Wendell Pierce, a star of the series, appeared on “The Late Show” with Colbert. During the interview, Colbert expressed his desire to play a corpse on a crime procedural show on CBS. Pierce, eager to help, offered to make it happen and ultimately got Colbert a role on “Elsbeth.”
“Elsbeth” was created by Robert and Michelle King and stars Carrie Preston in her role from “The Good Wife,” along with Pierce. The show has featured several notable guest stars in the past, including Nathan Lane, Keegan-Michael Key, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and Retta.
In other news, CBS announced that “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” will be ending after the next TV season. The network cited financial reasons for the decision, but there is speculation that the cancellation may be related to a merger between Paramount, CBS’ parent company, and Skydance, possibly influenced by the political climate at the time.
Fans of Stephen Colbert can look forward to seeing him in a different light on “Elsbeth,” as he brings his comedic talents to the crime comedy series. Stay tuned for more updates on Colbert’s guest appearance and the upcoming season of “Elsbeth.”
