Elsbeth Season 3: Constance Wu and Anna Camp Join the Killer Guest List

If there is one thing Elsbeth Tascioni knows how to do, it’s wear a coat with too many patterns and sniff out a murderer before the first commercial break. As Elsbeth gears up for its third season on CBS, the casting directors are clearly having a field day. The latest names to join the "murderer of the week" club? Constance Wu and Anna Camp. (Via Variety.)

For a show that thrives on the "howcatchem" formula, where we see the crime upfront and watch our favorite quirky attorney dismantle the culprit's ego, these two additions are a match made in TV heaven.

Constance Wu: Therapy with a Side of Insider Trading

First up, we have Crazy Rich Asians star Constance Wu. Wu is stepping into the chic, minimalist shoes of Dr. Mallory Ryan, a "wealth therapist." If you’re wondering what that is, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a professional who helps the 1% deal with the "trauma" of being obscenely rich.

In a classic Elsbeth twist, Dr. Mal isn’t just listening to problems; she’s allegedly listening for stock tips. When a patient gets wise to her habit of using confidential sessions for insider trading, Dr. Mal decides to "terminate" the patient permanently. Wu has always excelled at playing characters with a sharp, calculating edge, and seeing her go toe-to-toe with Elsbeth’s chaotic energy is going to be a masterclass in passive-aggressive brilliance.

Anna Camp: The Trad Wife with a Deadly Secret

Then we have Anna Camp, who is essentially the patron saint of playing women who are one broken fingernail away from a psychological collapse. Camp will portray Juliet Woodbent, a high-profile "trad wife" influencer. Think linen aprons, sourdough starters, and six children who are suspiciously well-behaved.

While filming a documentary about her curated, domestic life, Juliet suffers an on-camera slip-up that threatens her "perfect" brand. Naturally, instead of issuing a PR apology, she decides to "whip up something deadly" to keep her reputation intact. It’s the kind of campy (pun intended), satirical role that fits the show’s DNA perfectly.

Why Elsbeth Continues to Win the Guest Star Game

The genius of Elsbeth isn't just in Carrie Preston’s titular performance; it’s in the caliber of the guest stars. By casting actors like Wu and Camp who both possess incredible comedic timing and the ability to play "unhinged" with a smile—the show elevates itself from a standard procedural to a weekly event.

These two stars join an already stacked Season 3 roster that includes Stephen Colbert, William Jackson Harper, and Annaleigh Ashford. It seems the show has become the go-to destination for talented actors who want to play a villain for a week without the commitment of a multi-season arc.

As Elsbeth continues to roam New York City with her tote bags and uncanny intuition, the stakes for her adversaries are getting higher. If you thought the "trad wife" aesthetic was scary before, just wait until Anna Camp gets a hold of a kitchen knife.

What do you think of the new additions? Are you team Wealth Therapist or team Trad Wife? Let us know in the comments over at The TV Cave, and stay tuned for our full episode recaps when Season 3 drops!