Kathy Bates Announces Retirement Plans After ‘Matlock’ Reboot "I’ll Join Matlock Viewers in Retireme

Hollywood Legend Cathy Bates has announced her plans to retire from acting following her role in the highly anticipated Matlock reboot in a recent interview Bates who stars as a reimagined version of the iconic defense attorney Ben Matlock revealed that the project would likely Mark the end of her illustrious acting career I've had such a fulfilling journey in this industry and feels right to wrap things up with a character like mattlock bit shared I'll be joining matlock's viewers in retirement soon after it's time for me to step away from Spotlight and enjoy life in a quieter more personal way at 76 years old Bates is no stranger to evolving roles in film and television having won an Academy Award for misery and critical Acclaim for her work in series like American Horror Story her ability to seamlessly shift between comedy drama and Horror made her a beloved figure in Hollywood the Matlock reboot is no exception with Bates stepping into the shoes of the sharp-witted lawyer in a fresh take on the classic 1980s courtroom drama the original series which starred Andy Griffith as mattlock aired from 1986 to 1995 and became a staple for TV audiences particularly retirees bat's casting in the reboot was seen as both a nod to Griffith's Legacy and a testament to her range as an actor set to air later this year the reboot promises to retain the heart of the original series while modernizing its themes for today's audiences bat's retirement announcement comes as a surprise to many in the industry with colleagues and fans expressing admiration for her storied career she's truly One of a Kind said director Ryan Murphy who worked with Bates on several seasons of American Horror Story Cathy has given everything to her craft and it's hard to imagine Hollywood without her while Bates didn't provide an exact timeline for her departure she hinted that she'll be focusing on personal projects and spending more time with family I've loved every minute of my career but I'm ready to enjoy the next chapter away from the demands of the set maybe I'll even watch myself on Matlock with a cup of tea like everyone else