There’s a brand new face coming to Matlock Season 2, and we’re not speaking concerning the man claiming to be Alfie’s (Aaron D. Harris) dad. That character was revealed within the remaining moments of the Matlock Season 1 finale in April, and his paternity claims will certainly be examined when Matlock comes again this fall. However showrunner Jennie Snyder-Urman says there are a number of new characters to be debuted in Matlock Season 2. She shared particular particulars about one in every of them with TV Insider.
Snyder Urman tells us that Julian’s (Jason Ritter) former stepmother shall be making her debut in Season 2, and she or he wasn’t his first stepmother.
“There are lots of fascinating new characters coming. You’ll meet Senior’s [Beau Bridges] third ex-wife who he married as a result of she was sensible,” Snyder Urman says. “That’s a mistake he vows he won’t ever make once more. You’ll meet her, and also you’ll meet lots of fascinating new characters who’re coming. I believe I’ll go away it at that.”
Casting for this and different characters shall be introduced at a later time, however with Matlock Season 2 set to air on Thursdays at 9/8c on CBS this fall, it gained’t be that lengthy of a wait earlier than new particulars are revealed. Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Ritter, Leah Lewis, David Del Rio, Beau Bridges, Sam Anderson, and Harris will all be again in Season 2, as will Niko Nicotera, who debuted as Alfie’s purported father within the finale.
Julian Jr. ended Matlock Season 1 in critical scorching water after Matty and Edwin’s idea that he hid the lacking Wellbrexa research was confirmed by Olympia herself.
“The massive factor concerning the second season is that you simply had a primary season the place Matty was accountable for all the things. She was the puppet grasp. Coming into the second season, Olympia is aware of concerning the doc and has the doc in her fingers,” Snyder Urman tells TV Insider. “You may have this one who is available in and says he’s her grandson’s father. You’re going to see Matty, who’s a personality that thrives below management… how does she behave when issues are uncontrolled? That’s going to be actually fascinating to look at.”
Julian hid the doc as a result of his father urged him to. Julian was far more determined for his father’s approval when he was youthful; he hoped that succeeding on the agency would enhance their strained relationship. However after Senior made Jr.’s ex-wife, Olympia, accomplice on the household agency earlier than his personal son, Julian let go of his need to please his dad. That doesn’t erase the crime he dedicated by concealing that doc that proved the addictive nature of opioids.
Jail is unquestionably a risk for Julian in Matlock Season 2, Snyder Urman reveals. “He might go away [to jail]. Positive,” she says. “There’s a lot extra to be advised.” The Jane the Virgin creator shares what she thinks makes Ritter’s character so likable regardless of his wrongdoings.
“I believe it’s simply his efficiency. [Ritter is] such a susceptible, open individual that when he tells you the explanations [Julian did what he did], he turns into not a villain however human,” Snyder Urman explains. “As a result of Jason is an actor who’s so accessible.”
Discover out what Marshall and Ritter teased about Olympia and Julian’s future in Matlock Season 2 right here.
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— Reporting by Michael Maloney