Michael Emerson Joins CBS' Elsbeth as Judge

Emmy Award-winning actor Michael Emerson is set to join the cast of CBS's 'Elsbeth' as Judge Milton Crawford, marking a unique collaboration as he plays opposite his real-life wife, Carrie Preston, who stars as the titular character. The announcement was made during a panel at New York Comic Con, where a sneak peek of the Halloween episode was also shared. Emerson's character is described as a haughty, soft-spoken man from an elite New England family, providing a foil to Preston's unconventional attorney. His debut will occur in the upcoming episode airing on December 12, following the season's premiere on October 17. The show's creators, Robert and Michelle King, who also produced 'Evil,' where Emerson recently starred, are behind this legal dramedy, which follows Elsbeth's work with the NYPD to catch affluent criminals. This casting adds a personal touch to the series, as the couple has previously worked together on 'Person of Interest.'