EXCLUSIVE: Piper Curda (May December) is set for a key recurring role in Matlock, CBS‘ upcoming drama series inspired by the classic TV series of the same name, starring Kathy Bates.
From Jennie Snyder Urman, Matlock stars Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice. Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.
Curda plays Kira, the IT (Information Technology) girl at Jacobson Moore who is called upon to help with a fried computer and ends up becoming a love interest for Sarah (Leah Lewis).
David Del Rio also stars.
Urman executive produces with Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will and Bates. The series is produced by CBS Studios.
Curda was most recently seen playing ‘Honor’, daughter of controversial May-December couple Gracie (Julianne Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton) in Todd Haynes’ Netflix drama May December. Other recent credits include a major recurring arc on CW’s Legacies, as well as roles in feature films Back on The Strip, Showdown at The Odessa, and When Time Got Louder. She’ll next be seen in independent features Cogn-AI-tive as the lead opposite Noel Fisher, and Something Casual, co-starring alongside Nico Greetham. She also will be voicing the lead role of Mabel in the upcoming Disney-Pixar film Hoopers, from director Daniel Chong, set for a Spring 2026 release. On the television side, she’ll also be seen in a guest-starring role on Apple TV+’s The Morning Show. Curda is repped by Prototype Talent Agency, Curtis Talent Management, Zoom Talent Management, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
