Ahead of the shows debut, images from theMatlockrebootreveal a new look at Kathy Bates final role while also highlighting the supporting cast.

Bates worked steadily throughout the following years and experienced another wave of success when she was cast in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story.” She was ready to leave it all behind when “Matlock” came around. The actress admitted that she identifies with her character, Matty.

While plenty of actors eventually get into TV, in her time of life, it’s still impressive. She's not the only older actor on CBS though. Mark Harmon had a good run on NCIS before leaving around the time he turned 70. Tom Selleck will be closing out Blue Bloods at 79, and he still doesn't see himself retiring anytime soon. At least not yet.

Kathy Bates isn't ready to retire after "Matlock" like we thought. She was "one foot out the door" with her acting career until she read showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman's script for the Andy Griffith drama reboot,

Kathy Bates has stated that Matlock will be her last role. Why? The actress has explained why she'll be ready to retire once her time as Matty Matlock is over.

Kathy Bates has her eyes on that, and she shares that Matlock is going to be her “last dance.” According to TVLine, her last role was going to be an unnamed movie. She shared that her work becomes her life,