Get the latest gossip

‘Elsbeth’ Burning Question Answered: Why Carrie Preston’s Character Totes So Many Bags


What started out as a fun accessory now represents so much more for the title character on Elsbeth. While talking with reporters Saturday at the Television Critics Tour, Carrie Preston explained why her quirky character Elsbeth Tascioni carries not one, but three bags at any one time on her CBS drama. For the uninitiated, Elsbeth’s […]

For the uninitiated, Elsbeth’s penchant for portable storage began on The Good Wife, which was the idea of then Executive Producer Brooke Kennedy. “I’ve made the choice in Elsbeth that once I have got a killer and I’m ready to go in and frame them, I don’t have the bags,” she said. “You’ll notice in the show, in those final scenes when I come in to arrest the murderers, I don’t need those bags anymore.”

Get the Android app

Or read this on Deadline

Read more on:

Photo of elsbeth

elsbeth

Photo of carrie preston

carrie preston

Related news:

News photo

'Elsbeth' Actress Carrie Preston Reveals the Classic TV Show That Inspired Her Character

News photo

Carrie Preston Talks Season 2 of ‘Elsbeth’: ‘We Will Learn More About Everybody’s Backstory’

News photo

Carrie Preston Says Expect Surprises On Season 2 Of ‘Elsbeth’ And Names Her Dream Guest Star