The Oscar-winner had previously said Matlock would be her last role.

Don’t countKathy Batesout quite just yet.

“And then I readMatlockand I said ‘Ooooooookay, kill the door.

Kathy Bates attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on September 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Kathy Bates attends the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards.Amy Sussman/Getty

We’re gonna do some more.’

I want it to run for years.

It’s that great.”

“Sometimes I get jealous of having this talent.

Because I cant hold it back, and I just want my life.

Still,Matlockcould still be her last role, even if it runs for a decade.

Anything to keep Kathy Bates on our screens.

“Everybody’s excited, and you might just feel it.”

Matlockdebuts on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ on Sept. 22.