It's a family affair as James Wilkie Broderick, son of iconic actors Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, takes a significant step in his acting career alongside his Tony-winning dad.
- November 26, 2024
AceShowbiz - James Wilkie Broderick, son of Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, will make his major screen debut in an upcoming episode of the CBS legal-police procedural comedy "Elsbeth", alongside his father. This marks the first time the father-son duo will share the screen.
Matthew Broderick will play Lawrence Grey, a nefarious college admissions consultant who resorts to murder to maintain his position, while James Wilkie Broderick will portray Carl, a "success trainer" at Grey's company, Outmatch Educational Consulting.
"Elsbeth", a spin-off of "The Good Wife", stars Carrie Preston as an eccentric attorney who uses her unique methods to assist the NYPD in solving crimes. The Broderick duo will appear in an episode set in the cutthroat world of college admissions, scheduled to air in 2025.
Despite his first major role alongside his father, James Wilkie Broderick is no stranger to acting, having made appearances on "Lady in the Lake" and several productions by Brooklyn's Quick & Dirty Theatre Company.
Matthew Broderick, in his first appearance in the "Good Wife" universe, prioritizes his role as a father despite his successful career. James Wilkie Broderick, a senior at Brown University majoring in theater, echoes his father's sentiments, expressing his contentment with having Matthew as his father.
