Matlock Team Shines at TheWrap’s Emmy Season Breakfast
Coiro, Urman and Skye P. Marshall led a spirited chat at awards kickoff mixer
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Breakfast With Thewrap
TheWrap marked the start of awards season with its first-ever Showrunners & Creators of Emmy Season Breakfast, drawing key creative minds and on‐screen talent to an early-morning industry meetup. The marquee table featured the driving forces behind CBS’s hotly anticipated Matlock revival: director Kat Coiro, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and star Skye P. Marshall.
Matlock Takes Center Stage
CBS has placed a big bet on Matlock, rebooting the beloved Andy Griffith drama with a modern twist. Jennie Snyder Urman—best known for creating Jane the Virgin—oversees the new version that reimagines legal battles through a contemporary lens. Joining Urman for the conversation, Coiro (director of multiple TV hits) offered early insights into the pilot’s tone and pacing, promising a blend of sharp courtroom strategy and character-driven storytelling.
“For me, Matlock is about humanity and wit,” Coiro told reporters. “We’re respecting the show’s roots while updating it for today’s viewers.”
Star Spotlight: Skye P. Marshall
Skye P. Marshall, who plays defense attorney Leila Javan—a cousin of the original Matlock’s niece—has become a breakout on-screen presence. In her Instagram caption for the morning, she wrote: “#Matlock takeover with director @katcoiro, showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman and star @skyepmarshall at TheWrap’s inaugural Showrunners & Creators of Emmy Season Breakfast ⚡️” (see embedded post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7eIbFTj9F/).
Marshall’s journey spans Sundance favorites to major network drama. She recently posted a behind-the-scenes snap with Kathy Bates—who headlines as the new Matlock—smiling between takes, captioning it: “Things might get heated on screen, but behind the scenes, it’s all smiles. #Matlock #KathyBates #SkyePMarshall #TVShow #BehindTheScenes #SetLife” (Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DI2PUPjzdIs/). That camaraderie has fans buzzing about the duo’s chemistry.
A Glimpse Ahead
As conversation turned to Emmy potential, Urman teased that character motivations would drive much of the season’s tension. “We’re exploring loyalty and family legacy,” she said. “The courtroom scenes are thrilling, but it’s the relationships that leave a mark.”
Coiro added that visual style is key to the reboot. “We’re shifting gears from classic to cinematic,” she noted, referencing the show’s new widescreen format and contemporary soundtrack.
Industry Buzz
Guests at the breakfast included showrunners from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Succession and Pose, all eager to compare notes on network support, budget expectations and awards strategy. By mid-morning, conversation had turned to Threads, where TheWrap encouraged the community to chime in: “Want to join the conversation happening now? Head to Threads — link in our stories now.”
That social push underscores how digital engagement now factors into Emmy campaigns. As Marshall told us, “A single post can light up momentum.”
With Matlock slated to premiere early next year, this first public showcase has given fans and critics a clear preview of what’s to come. Sharp writing, star power and a fresh visual palette signal CBS’s commitment to reviving a classic franchise for today’s audience.
Whether the series ultimately racks up Emmy nods or simply wins over new viewers, one thing is clear: the Matlock team has arrived, and they’re ready for the season ahead.
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