Elsbeth creators want this Star Wars actor to join the upcoming Season 3

CBS's police procedural show, Elsbeth Season 2, starring Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and Carra Patterson, wrapped up on May 8, 2025. Created by the duo Robert King and Michelle King, this dramedy series is based on Elsbeth Tascioni, a successful attorney who assists the NYPD with her sharp observational skills to put criminals behind bars. The series follows an inverted detective plot format where the crime and killer are introduced first, followed by the detectives' investigation.

Ahead of Elsbeth's Season 2 finale, CBS renewed the series for a third season in February 2025. Among other updates, Findley Davidson, the casting director of Elsbeth, has opened up in a recent interview with Variety about her wish to cast Phoebe Waller-Bridge for the upcoming season. Yes, you heard that right, Waller-Bridge, who's known for her roles in the Star Wars film, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the Emmy-winning series Fleabag, could play a part in Elsbeth Season 3. Davidson told Variety,

"Phoebe Waller-Bridge is someone who I think would be interesting and a little bit of a departure from what we've seen."

Davidson had previously cast a wide array of guest stars for Elsbeth, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nathan Lane, Mary Louise-Parker, Laurie Metcalf, Vanessa Williams, and Tracey Ullman.

Davidson, who has been on the casting team for iconic projects including Bad Monkey, Nonnas, and Loser, has a sharp eye for talent. Her casting choices have elevated Elsbeth. She introduced several standout characters that brought depth to the series. Now, with Phoebe Waller-Bridge on her wishlist, she hopes to take things on a different level.

Davidson also opened up about how the actors are quite interested in short-term projects rather than long-term commitments. She further told Variety,

"Carrie just sets the tone so beautifully on set. She’s been doing this for a long time; she’s friends with many of these actors. She’s just a big, big draw because people love working with Carrie."

Continue reading on how Phoebe Waller-Bridge might be a perfect cameo pick for Season 3.

From Star Wars to Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge could bring her edge to Elsbeth Season 3

Born on July 14, 1985, Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge is a popular Emmy-winning actor, screenwriter, and producer. This 39-year-old artist has already bagged nominations for her screenwriting skills. She has been a part of the scriptwriting department for several projects, including Crashing, No Time to Die, and Killing Eve.

Waller-Bridge was also a part of the iconic Star Wars universe. In the 2018 film Solo: A Star Wars Story, she voiced L3-37, Lando's droid partner and navigator.

Additionally, some of the other projects of the Star Wars actor include Fleabag, The Cafe, Broadchurch, The Iron Lady, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, and more.

Phoebe Waller-Bridge would be a dream cameo for Elsbeth Season 3- her offbeat wit and unpredictable charm mirror Elsbeth in the best way. With Davidson's sharp casting instincts, there's hope we might encounter Walter-Bridge's delightful chaos light up the courtroom scene or two next season.

All seasons of Elsbeth are available to watch on Paramount+.

Also read: Elsbeth Season 2 finale recap: Elsbeth solves a case behind bars and Kaya’s heartfelt departure

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