'Madam Secretary' Season 3 News & Updates: Morgan Freeman Rejects Return; Téa Leoni's Character, Elizabeth McCord Must Choose Between Work & Family?

The tangling details surrounding "Madam Secretary" Season 3 is filled with much scrutiny and uncertainty. Rumors have surged that Morgan Freeman has rejected the role and the helm for the series. Also, even the storyline for the series has faced much ambiguity as well.

There are notions that Elizabeth McCord would struggle between maintaining power and keeping her family at bay. With the pressures and intensity of her work, her family is the mainstream of support for her. However, it seems that it would be the one thing that would be tested when "Madam Secretary" Season 3 returns.

It was already relayed by Parent Herald that divorce is lurking in the corner for Elizabeth and Henry upon the comeback of "Madam Secretary" Season 3. However, despite the surging notions, the fans and followers are still in a cliffhanging state as to what scenes would be added to the sequel.

Given the strength of the former episodes and the viewers' responses, the renewal for the "Madam Secretary" Season 3 has been affirmed, but it does not imply that the series is exempted from the issues and speculations. Reports of Morgan Freeman has surged and his rumored decision to abandon the series.

Despite the claims, CBS and Morgan Freeman did not render any claims that these notions are true. According to a report from Entertainment Weekly, "Madam Secretary" Season 3 will bring back its ace and that is Morgan Freeman. He will return as Chief Justice Wilbourne in the series and is anticipated to bring a new angle and direction for the series.

The same report also relayed that other stars would also be reprising their role such as CBS News' Jane Pauley and render some clarifications on whether Elizabeth McCord would accept the offer to become the person that holds the second reigns in the White House.

"Madam Secretary" Season 3 is slated to return to CBS on October 2 with its new timeslot set at 9 PM ET.