Elsbeth season 3 spoilers: Tracey Ullman cast in different role

As we get close to the end of Elsbeth season 3 a little later this spring, we are going to see the return of a former guest star in Tracey Ullman. However, there will be a twist here — she is playing a totally different role!

According to a report from TV Insider, the actress will be coming back in the penultimate story this season in May, playing the part of Betty, described as “a veteran gossip columnist who thrives on the power of knowing other people’s secrets, but would do anything to protect her own.” This is a far cry from the psychic she played previously, and we imagine it is going to be quite fun to see this story unfold.

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Speaking to the aforementioned website, here is what showrunner Jonathan Tolins had to say about the character coming back:

“We wanted to celebrate the time-honored TV procedural tradition of bringing back former guest stars in entirely new roles — and who better than Tracey Ullman? … She’s legendary for her ability to transform, and everyone at Elsbeth was thrilled she was willing to come play with us again.”

There is a part of us that loves the idea of Ullman just coming back every season now in completely different roles, and this would not be the first show to do something like that. After all, remember that The Flash for many years had series regular Tom Cavanagh appear in a number of different parts, and we really just think it allows for more fun. It may not work for some shows, but this is not one that does not take itself too seriously. That is a part of what we appreciate about it.

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What are you hoping to see from Tracey Ullman on Elsbeth this time around?

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