The 'Pushing Daisies' Emmy winner replaces John Lithgow as the accused killer in the sophomore comedy.

NBC has found its new accused killer for season two of Trial and Error. Emmy winner Kristin Chenoweth has been tapped for the central role in the sophomore season. The Pushing Daisies Emmy winner replaces John Lithgow, who played the hapless killer Larry Henderson in the freshman run of the show. Chenoweth will take on the role of Lavinia Peck-Foster, who is described as the first lady of East Peck who is a larger-than-life grand dame — at least in her own mind. She is an eccentric heiress known for her flamboyant outfits, large hats and hairless cat, Fluffy, who has not left the confines of Peck Gardens in ages. Lavinia calls on Josh Segal and Associates — the team that got off Owl Murderer Larry Henderson — to defend her after she was found with her husband, Edgar, stuffed into a suitcase in the back of her car.

READ MORE NBC's 'Trial & Error' Will Feature Different Case Each Season "We are delighted to have such a comedic powerhouse join our show,” said Trial and Error executive producer Jeff Astrof. “When we decided we were doing a murderess, we knew there could be only one person big enough to fill John Lithgow’s skates. She was our first choice all along and thankfully for us became available at the right time. Murdering and karaoke in East Peck will never be more fun.” Astrof previously told The Hollywood Reporter that the comedy would see Segal (Nicholas D'Agosto) and his rag-tag legal team defend a new suspected killer in each season of the murder spoof. “I’m excited to slip into a role that feels very right for me at this time,” Chenoweth said. “Plus, I’m surrounded by genius comedic actors and brilliant writing. I admire John Lithgow so much and want to make him proud by continuing what he began.”