Elsbeth, the latest spinoff from the ever-expanding Good Wife universe, is adding some heavy-hitting talent to its sophomore season.
Emmy winner Michael Emerson, known for his chillingly effective villain turns in Lost and Evil, will join the cast in a recurring role as Judge Milton Crawford, described as a “haughty, soft-spoken, and bespectacled” member of New England’s elite.
And here’s where things get interesting: Emerson’s real-life wife, Carrie Preston, is Elsbeth. Yes, folks, we’re getting a spousal courtroom showdown.
The casting news, announced at NYCC, sets up a delicious dynamic. Emerson’s Crawford, with his sense of entitled superiority, is poised to be the perfect foil to Preston’s astute but unconventional Elsbeth Tascioni. While the Kings (Robert and Michelle, the creative force behind this sprawling legal drama franchise) have a penchant for sometimes over-complicating their plots, this casting stunt feels genuinely inspired. It’ll be fascinating to see how the on-screen friction plays out, and whether any of the couple’s real-life chemistry bleeds into their adversarial dynamic.
Emerson is scheduled to make his debut on December 12th.
