The hit CBS series Elsbeth continues its tradition of impressive guest casting with new additions for its third season. The show has added actors Beanie Feldstein and Griffin Dunne to its roster of guest stars. They join a long list of famous faces who have appeared on the popular crime drama. The series, starring Carrie Preston, is currently airing its third season on Thursday nights.
The show follows the quirky attorney Elsbeth Tascioni, played by Preston, who uses her unique skills to help the NYPD solve murders. Each episode typically features a new guest star, often as the episode’s suspect or victim. Past guests have included stars like Stephen Colbert, Jane Krakowski, and Matthew Broderick.
Details on the New Guest Stars and Their Roles
Beanie Feldstein and Griffin Dunne will appear in specific episodes of the season.
- Beanie Feldstein will star in Episode 315 as a character named Rachel. Rachel is described as a person who plans all her friends’ major life celebrations, from weddings to baby showers. The story takes a dark turn when her own special day arrives and her best friend is not there for her.
- Griffin Dunne will guest star in Episode 316 as Elliott, a world-famous novelist with a large ego. The plot involves a childhood acquaintance who is also a book critic. This critic points out flaws in Elliott’s latest book, leading to a deadly situation.
These casting announcements were reported exclusively by entertainment industry website Deadline.
A Look at Other Season 3 Guest Stars and Returning Faces
Feldstein and Dunne are the latest in a string of notable actors joining the show this season. The third season, which premiered on October 12, 2025, has already featured several high-profile guests.
The season began with a special premiere episode starring Stephen Colbert as a late-night talk show host named Scotty Bristol. The episode also featured Amy Sedaris and Andy Richter as members of the show’s production team. Other actors who have appeared this season include:
- Julia Fox as a “grief influencer” and reality star.
- David Cross as an ex-convict who takes hostages in a toy store.
- Annaleigh Ashford in a Halloween-themed episode as a suburban housewife.
- William Jackson Harper as the director of a poetry journal.
- J. Smith-Cameron as the director of a prestigious debutante ball.
The season also marks the return of a familiar character from The Good Wife universe. Sarah Steele is reprising her role as Marissa Gold, a character she played across The Good Wife and its spinoff The Good Fight. In Elsbeth, her character is working as a campaign manager for a New York City mayoral candidate.
Steele, Borle, and series star Carrie Preston remain the only three actors who feature across all three shows in The Good Wife franchise.
Series regulars Carrie Preston and Wendell Pierce return as Elsbeth Tascioni and Captain C.W. Wagner. Former series regular Carra Patterson, who played Officer Kaya Blanke, is now appearing as a guest star after her character was promoted and moved to a task force in Washington, D.C..
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Where to Watch Elsbeth Season 3
New episodes of Elsbeth Season 3 air on CBS on Thursday nights at 10 PM ET/PT. The series is also available for streaming. Episodes can be watched live on CBS through the Paramount+ Premium plan. They are also available on-demand the day after they air on all Paramount+ subscription plans.
All episodes from the first two seasons of Elsbeth are also available to stream on Paramount+. The show was recently renewed for a fourth season, which is scheduled for the 2026-2027 television season.
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