Carrie Preston in 'Elsbeth' Season 2; Stephen Colbert on 'The Late Show' - CBS A full cast list will be announced at a later time, but expect Preston to return as the titular character along with costars Carra Patterson and Wendell Pierce,

Colbert, 61, has reportedly signed on for a new gig as a guest star in the CBS police procedural dramedy series Elsbeth, Vulture reported. Colbert will play the host of the fictional show Way Late with Scotty Bristol in an episode on the third season of The Good Wife spinoff. The role of Scotty Bristol is also listed on Colbert’s IMDb page.

Weeks after CBS canceled Stephen Colbert 's The Late Show, the comedian has landed a new gig. PEOPLE has learned that Colbert will guest star on Elsbeth season 3. Better yet, art will imitate life, as he will play a late-night talk show host.