Stephen Colbert functions as the host on a crime-centered drama series.
In a surprising turn of events, comedian Stephen Colbert has secured a guest role in the third season of the US network CBS drama "Elsbeth." The news comes as the late-night host prepares to bid farewell to his long-running talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," which is set to end in May 2026.
Carrie Preston plays the eccentric lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni in "Elsbeth." The show, a spin-off of the legal dramas "The Good Wife" and "The Good Fight," follows Elsbeth as she assists the NYPD in solving murder cases. In the upcoming season, Colbert will play Scotty Bristol, a late-night talk show host on the fictional show Way Late with Scotty Bristol. This role aligns with Colbert's real-life experience as a longtime late-night host.
The exact details of Colbert's character and his role in the plot remain a mystery, as the specific episode he appears in has not been disclosed. However, Wendell Pierce, an actor from "Elsbeth," promised Colbert a role on the show back in February. The episode featuring Colbert was filmed last week.
Comedy talk shows have emerged as a significant platform for challenging political populism and holding figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump accountable through satire. Trump himself expressed his displeasure about Colbert's cancellation on his social media platform Truth Social. In the past, he claimed that Colbert's talent was smaller than his ratings and stated that he was glad Colbert had been fired from his talk show.
Jon Stewart, a former host of "The Daily Show," expressed concern about the fear and self-censorship that he believes is affecting American institutions. Stewart suggested that the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's talk show might be a result of this self-censorship.
Late-night talk shows in America have become a powerful format for countering Trump's populism since his election. Several comedy talk show hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, and Seth Meyers, showed their support for Colbert following his cancellation.
As Colbert transitions from his late-night hosting role to an acting role in "Elsbeth," he continues to make waves in the entertainment industry. At 61 years old, Colbert shows no signs of slowing down, and fans eagerly await the airing of his episode in the third season of "Elsbeth."
[1] Source: https://www.tvline.com/2022/02/25/elsabeth-stephen-colbert-guest-star-cbs-drama-series/ [2] Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stephen-colbert-lands-guest-starring-role-on-cbs-drama-elsabeth-1235117167/
What Entertainment news are fans excited about? Stephen Colbert will be appearing in the third season of CBS drama "Elsbeth" as Scotty Bristol, a late-night talk show host in the fictional show Way Late with Scotty Bristol. This role aligns with Colbert's real-life experience as a longtime late-night host, adding to his continued impact in the entertainment industry.
