Per Variety, three major guest stars have joined the cast of the debut season of Suits LA. Brian Baumgartner, Patton Oswalt, and Enrico Colantoni will all be appearing in season 1, playing fictionalized versions of themselves. Baumgartner is best known for his role as the hapless accountant Kevin Malone on The Office, Colantoni’s most recognizable role is likely that of the title character’s father Keith Mars on Veronica Mars, and Oswalt is a stand-up comedian and actor known for his roles in projects including Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Eternals, The King of Queens, The Goldbergs, Ratatouille, and more.
What This Means For Suits LA
These Guest Stars Follow A Casting Trend
The fact that all three actors will be joining the Suits LA cast as versions of themselves highlights a trick that the show will be using throughout its first season. Because it takes place in the world of entertainment law, it can directly engage with the celebrity status of its guest stars rather than having them play fictional characters. These three incoming stars aren’t even the first to play themselves on the show, as it has been revealed that the late Roots and Good Times star John Amos will also be appearing as himself in the pilot.
The Suits LA cast will also feature actors playing fictional characters, including Victoria Justice, Troy Winbush, and Maggie Grace.
Our Take On The New Suits LA Guest Stars
The Show Could Benefit Greatly From This Casting Update
Ultimately, it seems like all three of the incoming Suits LA stars have been well cast to play themselves. They all have extensive onscreen experience that benefits their guest appearances. In addition to being well-known enough to portray celebrity clients of Black Lane Law, their experience, particularly in comedic roles, could allow them to perfectly balance the legal drama at the core of the spinoff show with a slightly satirical take on Hollywood culture.
