"I really can't believe all this, especially at my age," says the Oscar-winning actor about the CBS reboot's success and reception to the show's twist update.

The Matlock reboot at CBS has surprised fans in more ways than one in its premiere episode. The iconic Matlock character originated by Andy Griffith is now played by Kathy Bates. In this iteration of the character,

CBS aired the pilot of its “Matlock” revival, penned by Jennie Snyder Urman of “Jane the Virgin,” weeks before the rest of the season begins its rollout this week. That’s given audiences time to absorb a twist that’s more like a premise.