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'Nobody Can Do It Better Than Laurie Metcalf': Elsbeth EP Explains Casting The Conners Star For The Dramedy's Spoof On Network TV Procedurals

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Acclaimed sitcom star Laurie Metcalf joins Elsbeth for a meta-tastic take on TV police dramas, delivering a performance-within-a-performance that's sure to delight fans.
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  • Metcalf, known for her roles in The Conners and Roseanne, will play a character who is also playing a character in Elsbeth's Season 2 fall finale - a savvy move to showcase her comedic versatility.
  • Executive producer Jonathan Tolins explains that Metcalf was the perfect choice because 'nobody can do it better' when it comes to nailing the nuances of playing a character within a character on a procedural spoof.
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Laurie Metcalf, The Conners, Roseanne, Elsbeth
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