Elsbeth’s Carrie Preston Revealed The Guest Star She Really Wants On The Show Again, And I’d Love To See This Happen

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Initially, Carrie Preston wasn’t headlining her own series. Instead, she was a beloved recurring guest star on “The Good Wife,” and her character was adored by viewers who eagerly anticipated her comebacks. Now, in the show “Elsbeth,” we get to see her regularly alongside new exceptional guest stars in each episode. As we anticipate the Season 3 premiere scheduled for 2025, Preston has expressed her desire for a specific guest star to make another appearance, and I can’t help but share that sentiment.

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I’d express it as follows: When asked about my dream guest star, I immediately thought of the talented Tracey Ullman. During a captivating conversation with Busy Philipps on ‘Busy This Week’, I couldn’t help but shower her with praise, expressing my deep admiration for her exceptional talent.

I faithfully tuned in to her program every time it aired. Whatever role she took on, she seemed to embody completely, from head to toe. This actress would captivate others as well. During a guest appearance on Elsbeth that took eight days to film, she arrived with an impeccable lace-front wig, perfectly suited for the character. She also wore brown contact lenses and desired the character to have deep, soulful eyes. To achieve this, she had fake teeth made, a bridge included. Upon arrival, she nonchalantly slipped on her false teeth. Additionally, she mastered an accent and other aspects of the role.

As you can see in the photo below, Ullman truly did transform for her episode of Elsbeth.

In the fifteenth episode of Season 2, titled “I See…Murder,” which is available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, Tracey Ullman portrayed Marilyn Gladwell, a fortune teller. As is typical of Tracey Ullman, known for her outstanding sketch comedy series, she seamlessly combines humor and style. Yet, she doesn’t shy away from the dramatic elements either, resulting in an intriguing mystery!

Additionally, her appearance was extraordinary, and as Preston noted, it aided her in immersing herself fully into the role. This kind of transformative mentality is also what makes me believe that Ullman could effortlessly achieve the following aspiration that Elsbeth’s star suggested:

She possesses an enchanting charm, and there’s a plan in motion to invite her back on our program, only this time as a completely new character.

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Absolutely! Let me put it this way: Definitely, let’s move forward with this idea. It would be a delight to see her reappear, albeit in a new character. I should mention that such a scenario isn’t outlandish or implausible. We’ve witnessed actors from The Good Wife appear as distinct characters on Elsbeth, like Nathan Lane and Laura Benanti. This suggests that actors can indeed play multiple roles, given the transformation Ullman underwent for her episode. With the possibility of another change in appearance, it seems entirely plausible for her to take on a new role once more.

That would make the following silly request from Preston plausible:

She could actually be the killer in every episode if we wanted.

Another possibility is that she might reappear in the series, given that several murderers returned in the Season 2 finale of “I See…Murder.” Therefore, it’s plausible that we could witness the return of this fortune teller once more.

It remains to be seen if Preston’s wish becomes reality, but I truly hope it does. For the moment, though, let’s focus on what lies ahead. Specifically, CBS has announced that “Elsbeth” will air during their 2025-2026 season on Sunday, October 12 at 9:30 p.m. ET, before moving back to its regular Thursday slot. This means we can look forward to a third season filled with mysteries and murders, and I’m eagerly counting down the days until Elsbeth solves them all!

Additionally, I find myself eagerly anticipating a possible appearance of Tracey Ullman in one of the upcoming episodes, whether it’s a cameo, guest role, or something else entirely.

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2025-07-20 20:08