Brian Baumgartner & Patton Oswalt break silence on their fictional selves in Suits LA; Oswalt praises Episode 3 for that emotional reveal

Disclaimer: Suits LA Episode 3 spoilers ahead!

Episode 3 of Suits LA had a surprising twist that viewers enjoyed: Brian Baumgartner and Patton Oswalt played fun versions of themselves. The show is about Baumgartner, known for being Kevin Malone on The Office, looking for help to change his Hollywood career path. He wants to be a serious dramatic actor.

Oswalt comes in to guide him through this journey. The two comedians working together brought laughs and touching moments to the audience.

Patton Oswalt talked to Screen Rant about being on the show and said,

"I'm just as complicated and confused and emotional as anyone else."

This plot serves as a pointed critique of Hollywood's tendency to typecast actors. Baumgartner's character deals with the challenge of moving beyond comedic roles. Oswalt, who didn't know about Suits before, now fully supports Suits LA.

The actor suggested that his character's story could continue, saying,

"You'll have to watch future episodes to find out!"

This implies that the character's journey may have important consequences.

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Suits LA Episode 3's celebrity cameos

Suits LA goes beyond just having celebrity cameos. It combines the real world with the show's universe. Baumgartner and Oswalt play exaggerated versions of themselves. This lets them make fun of how Hollywood often sees actors in a limited way. The episode has a lot of humor based on the common situations actors deal with in the industry. It especially looks at the challenges actors face when they try to change the roles people expect them to play.

As Baumgartner himself told CBS 19,

"You are playing yourself, but it gives you the freedom to do things and say things that maybe you wouldn’t normally say."

This cameo is special because it's not just a typical funny celebrity guest spot. In Suits LA, Baumgartner's character connects closely with the main story. Usually, celebs play themselves for a quick laugh, but here, Baumgartner's part is all about trying new things and dealing with work. Oswalt plays a role that's both a teacher and a rival, pushing Baumgartner to show his serious acting skills.

The show's energy gets a boost from spontaneous moments of improvisation.

Oswalt shared with Screen Rant that the creators encouraged them as they:

"Did a couple of passes where [the showrunners] were like, 'Just go say whatever you want. Let’s see what happens.'"

The flexibility in their acting made their performances more real.

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Patton Oswalt’s take on Episode 3’s unexpected depth

Suits LA is mostly a legal show, but episode 3 took a different turn. It focused more on the characters' feelings. This was special for Oswalt, an actor known for his humor. The show gave him a chance to do more than make people laugh. It let him show that he could handle serious emotions too.

In March 2025, Oswalt talked to Screen Rant about it. He said he liked being able to show a different side of himself. He enjoyed playing a role that was complex and had emotional depth. It meant a lot to him to show that he could relate to people's struggles. He felt grateful for the opportunity to express his range as an actor.

Oswalt said,

"It was nice to be able to show that I'm just as complicated and confused and emotional as anyone else."

He truly enjoyed Suits LA's writing and direction, which showed his performance was genuine, not just a trick. His acting was deep, based on his own life and work experiences. Also, his scenes with Lex Scott Davis, who plays Erica Rollins, brought more feelings to the episode. They worked well together.

Speaking about Davis, Oswalt told Screen Rant,

"It was very, very easy to react to her and be real with her in the scenes. She was fantastic."

The great chemistry among Oswalt, Baumgartner, and the show's regulars made for an unforgettable episode.

It wasn't just another star appearance. The connection was special.

Oswalt hinted he might come back. We're curious to see how his character develops in future episodes. It'll be interesting!

Baumgartner spoke to CBS 19 and suggested,

"There is some unresolved stuff that happens here, so it would make sense... there's a lot of potential."

Whether the two actors return or not, their time on Suits LA has shown the show can mix legal drama with Hollywood humor well.

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Suits LA airs Sundays at 9/8c on NBC and is streaming on Peacock.

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