"The Good Wife" spinoff series has confirmed casting of former "Game of Thrones" star, Rose Leslie. He will be portraying yet again another influential role in the upcoming series, just as she did in her other shows.

"Game Of Thrones" Alum Rose Leslie Cast As Lead In Upcoming "The Good Wife" Spinoff Series

Rose Leslie has been cast as one of the leads in the upcoming "The Good Wife" spinoff series that will pick up a year after the events that transpired in the finale of "The Good Wife" earlier this year. She is going to play the role of Maia, the goddaughter of Diane (Christine Baranski). The upcoming spinoff will center on Maia being dragged down in an enormous financial scam causing her career and reputation as a lawyer.

Producers Excited In Having Leslie On The Show; Shows Good Character To Portray The Role

It has been confirmed that the upcoming "The Good Wife" spinoff will likely be not as dramatic as its predecessor, with the creators trying to put a lighter side into it. The executive producers of the show, Robert and Michelle have shared their excitement in having the young actress in the series. She has been the first actress to be cast in the spinoff that was not from the original cast.

Robert said that he believes Rose is just perfect for the role - a young actress that could hold her own ground by being herself and at the same time channeling the personality of her godmother. She has been praised for her portrayals in different television series, playing different kinds of roles. She has been well-recognized by her role as Ygritte in the famous HBO series "Game of Thrones."

"The Good Wife" Spinoff To Debut On Early 2017

"The Good Wife" spinoff series will premiere in February 2017, initially on CBS first before moving to CBS All Access exclusively. The spinoff series will be produced by Robert and Michelle King and will be distributed worldwide by CBS Studios International.