Stephen Colbert may be saying goodbye to “The Late Show” next year — though not by choice — but before he does that, he’ll have an entirely new late night talk show on CBS. Well, kind of.

Colbert will guest star on an episode of the CBS series “Elsbeth” next season, TheWrap has confirmed. In it, he’ll stick to what he knows, playing a fictional late night host named Scotty Bristol, who hosts “Way Late With Scotty Bristol.” It’s unclear exactly when Colbert’s episode will air, but the new season of “Elsbeth” premieres on October 12, and he has already filmed his appearance.

“Elsbeth” is a murder mystery series starring Carrie Preston as the eponymous crime-solver. It’s unclear exactly how Colbert’s character will fit into the story, but typically, the series welcomes a guest star — prev

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