Following the cancellation of CBS’s “The Late Show”, comedian Stephen Colbert has already landed his next TV role. According to Vulture, the 61-year-old will guest star in the CBS procedural comedy-drama “Elsbeth”, a spin-off of the hit legal series “The Good Wife.”
Colbert will play Scotty Bristol, the fictional host of “Way Late with Scotty Bristol”, a late-night show that mirrors his real-life former role.
Role Likely Planned Before Cancellation
Production on the “Elsbeth” episode began last week in New York City. The guest role was reportedly planned before CBS announced the end of “The Late Show”, according to insiders cited by Vulture.
The opportunity arose earlier this year when “Elsbeth” star Wendell Pierce appeared on Colbert’s show. During that February segment, Colbert joked about wanting a role on the series — and Pierce responded, “I think we can make that happen.”
Colbert Reacts to Cancellation: “It’s All Just Going Away”
Colbert addressed the end of his 10-year run on “The Late Show” during a July 27 taping at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City:
“Next year