Show host Stephen Colbert played a murdered talk show host in the 'Elsbeth' season 3 premiere, coincidentally airing a few months after CBS announced his show's 2026 cancellation.

The late night talk show host is staying booked and busy, even as the months wind down for his “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.” It was announced in July by CBS that the show would be ending in May 2026, so another one of the network’s shows had some fun with Colbert being “killed off.”

Late night television host Stephen Colbert recalled how he once interviewed late actor Diane Keaton, and none of them could get through the questions.

Colbert’s guest turn on Elsbeth casts him as abrasive TV star cut down — filmed just as his own show was canceled

Colbert, whose show is slated to end in May, made a virtual appearance Saturday at the New York Comic Con to reveal that he is voicing a role in “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.” The new trailer for the show was also shown along with its release date.

The following contains light spoilers for the Season 3 premiere of Elsbeth.

Late-night talk show host Stephen Colbert has secured his next venture following the news that “ The Late Show” will conclude its run next year. The comedian revealed he will lend his voice to the Paramount+ series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” as the digital dean of students.

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Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter talk Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show."

Starfleet Academy" has set its premiere date on Paramount+, with Stephen Colbert set to voice the Digital Dean of Students