No stranger to fully scripted and serialized TV, Stephen Colbert won’t be going too far outside the box for his newest role. He landed a guest spot on CBS’ acclaimed dramedy Elsbeth, a show that’s delivered a slew of winning guest stars throughout its first two seasons, so there’s no reason to expect this one to be a dud.

As Stephen Colbert prepares to bid farewell to 'The Late Show,' he's already booked a gig on the CBS drama 'Elsbeth,' where he'll play a late-night host.