"The Good Fight" is currently in development. Recent updates on "The Good Wife" spinoff revealed that Gary Cole will be joining Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) soon.
The Hollywood Reporter stated that Gary Cole will reprise his role as Kurt McVeigh in "The Good Fight." McVeigh is a renowned ballistics expert and the husband of Baranski. Previously in the series finale of "The Good Wife," Kurt was compelled to shared details of his affair in court, so it is uncertain whether he will still be married to Baranski in "The Good Fight."
'The Good Wife' Spinoff Update: Gary Cole Returns
Gary Cole appeared 14 times throughout the seven-season run of "The Good Wife." He first appeared in Season 1 and married Baranski in Season 5. After revealing his affair, Baranski responded by slapping Alicia (Julianna Margulies) and walking away.
She ended their proposed partnership and friendship. It is likely that the two women will cross paths again in "The Good Fight." It was also teased that "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies will appear sometime in the upcoming series.
"The Good Fight" happens one year after the events of "The Good Wife" series finale. The story focuses on a massive financial scam that destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer Maia (Rose Leslie), Baranski's goddaughter.
In the process, Maia's mentor's savings were also wiped out and the two had to leave Lockhart & Lee. Christine and Maia join Lucca Quinn (Cush Jumbo) at one of the fast-rising law firms in Chicago in "The Good Fight."
'The Good Wife' Spinoff Cast: 'The Good Fight' To Feature A Solid Cast Lineup
Deadline reported that other "The Good Fight" cast members include Sarah Steele, who will also reprise her role, Delroy Lindo, Paul Guilfoyle, Erica Tazel and Bernadette Peters. Robert and Michelle King, creators of "The Good Wife," will be the showrunners and executive producers of "The Good Fight."
The couple co-wrote the premiere with Phil Alden Robinson. Ridley Scott, Alison Cross, David Zucker, Liz Glotzer and Brooke Kennedy will also executive produce "The Good Wife." "The Good Fight" will premiere in February 2017 on CBS, and eventually transfer to CBS All Access exclusively.
"The Good Fight" Season 1 will consist of 10 episodes. More updates and details on "The Good Fight" are expected soon.
