Matlock Cast Cheers Kathy Bates’ Potential Record-Breaking Emmy Nomination

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As a devoted movie enthusiast, I can’t help but express my excitement about the upcoming 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards. The remarkable Kathy Bates might just make history, breaking a record in the process. And it seems her esteemed Matlock co-stars have some thoughts on this matter. Bates gracefully embodies the leading character in the CBS series, and if she manages to secure a nomination for her role, she would become the oldest nominee in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category at an impressive 77 years old!

Right now, the Emmy nominees are being determined by the votes being cast among Emmy voters. The nominations will be revealed following the completion of these votes, which is set for July 15. Eventually, the winners will be disclosed during the live broadcast event on September 14.

In their latest conversations with Entertainment Tonight, the cast hinted at a possibility that Bates might be nominated for an Emmy Award. Bates herself expressed her shock, stating, “I’m incredibly proud of it. Honestly, I never anticipated anything like this would happen.

The cast of Matlock is thrilled about the potential Emmy victory for the series and Bates. However, Jason Ritter remains unfazed by the buzz around Bates. He stated to the media outlet, “She’s been delivering outstanding performances after outstanding performances,” a sentiment that mirrors the critics who have long lauded Bates for her exceptional work during the first season.

Similarly, Skye P. Marshall expresses confidence in Bates’ prospects. She pointed towards Bates while speaking to ET, saying, “We will be bringing the trophy home, and it will belong to the queen, right here.

Ritter expressed his viewpoint, suggesting that the potential nomination isn’t just an honor for Kathy Bates, but also a demonstration to the whole entertainment industry that extraordinary things can occur on cable television.

What The Cast’s Comments Mean For Matlock

The Matlock Cast Is Tight-Knit

It’s evident from their remarks about Bates that the Matlock cast shares a strong bond of friendship and mutual support. Despite Ritter, Marshall, and Beau Bridges each being nominated for Emmys separately in various categories for the show, they all appear equally enthusiastic about the attention given to Bates.

Absolutely, any Emmy recognition for an individual cast member, whether it’s a win or just a nomination, is a victory for the entire production. If one actor receives an Emmy nod for their performance in the series, CBS can market the show as “Emmy-nominated,” which might draw even more viewers to the series.

It’s quite possible that Matlock’s second season will debut close to the Emmy Awards. If so, receiving a nomination, and ideally winning, would undoubtedly boost its second season’s momentum.

Our Take On The Matlock Cast’s Comments

Their Comments Show An Excitement For Network Television

In recent Emmy Awards, drama series from streaming platforms like HBO, Netflix, and FX have taken the limelight. Out of the last five Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series awards, three went to HBO (Zendaya for Euphoria twice and Sarah Snook for Succession), one to Netflix (Olivia Colman for The Crown), and one to FX (Anna Sawai for Shōgun).

It’s worth noting that no actress in a drama series on network TV has received the Outstanding Leading Actress award since 2015. The last time it happened was when Viola Davis won for her role in “How To Get Away With Murder”.

The same trend is seen across many Primetime Emmy award categories too. If a show from network TV gets nominated or even wins, it would demonstrate that there’s an abundance of talent on network television. Shows like Matlock and Kathy Bates could help set the stage for more victories for network TV in the future.

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2025-07-05 16:27