The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, or in this case, the soundstage. Matthew Broderick and his son, James Wilkie Broderick, are set to appear together on screen for the first time in an upcoming episode of CBS’s “ELSBETH.” This casting coup is sure to pique the interest of longtime fans of the elder Broderick, those curious to see the younger Broderick follow in his father’s footsteps, and regular viewers of the procedural drama.
Matthew Broderick will portray Lawrence Grey, an educational consultant catering to Manhattan’s elite. Grey’s specialty? Securing spots for his clients’ offspring at the most prestigious universities, regardless of their qualifications. However, Grey’s carefully constructed world of privilege and influence begins to crumble when his methods are threatened, leading him down a decidedly darker path – one that involves murder.
Entering this morally ambiguous arena is James Wilkie Broderick, playing Carl, a high-powered “success trainer” working for his father’s firm, Outmatch Educational Consulting. Carl’s role involves molding the privileged progeny of the wealthy into Ivy League-ready candidates, a task that likely involves more hand-holding than actual academic rigor. The dynamic between father and son, both on-screen and off, will undoubtedly be a focal point of the episode.
While the exact airdate for this family affair remains under wraps, “ELSBETH” currently airs Thursdays at 10:00 PM, ET/PT on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+.
